Award

LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 15:22

Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 07:58

Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has recently completed the award stage of the procurement process for the Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing tender concerning the Lower Thames Crossing project. The winning supplier, Ramboll UK Ltd, was selected through an open procedure to provide aerodynamic testing services designed to simulate the strategic road network's structural performance. This procurement, centered around the principles of innovation, skills development, and environmental consciousness, aligns with UK central government regulations and aims to address technical analysis or consultancy needs within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of Essex and Kent. The contract, valued at £325,071, will commence on the 1st of April, 2026, spanning a period of one year, with potential for extension.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in aerodynamic and computational analysis. As part of the Lower Thames Crossing, which connects Essex and Kent, the contract promises to bolster local economic development and infrastructure capabilities. SMEs are encouraged to pursue procurement opportunities like these, offering robust openings for collaboration with public authorities and advancing novel construction and environmental practices, thereby fostering business expansion within the UK's strategic road network projects.

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Notice Title

LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing

Notice Description

This tender opportunity has been issued by National Highways who are seeking to award a Contract to a single supplier for the provision of Gantry Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel Testing to be deployed on to the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project. The successful tenderer will provide subject matter expertise, computational analysis and specialist aerodynamic testing facilities to undertake virtual and physical structural performance testing that can replicate the aerodynamic behaviours of the strategic road network. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new road to better connect Essex and Kent through a tunnel beneath the River Thames. Our purpose is to drive a change in how we deliver - connecting people to jobs, businesses to opportunities, leaving a skills legacy for the local community and championing biodiversity and low-carbon construction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: As detailed in the contract, there is an option to extend up to a further 12 months.

Planning Information

Purpose of Engagement: An initial pre-tender briefing session to give an introduction and overview to National Highways and the Lower Thames Crossing Project, and an opportunity for potential bidders to provide feedback on the draft scope of works, tender submission requirements, indicative timescales and answer any questions.[ Proposed Activities: Supplier Meeting Date(s) for Engagement: 10:00 AM on 20 August 2025 Location (if applicable): Microsoft Teams Meeting Responding to this Notice How to Respond: Respond with your name, title and contact email addresses for up to two attendees per supplier to ancillaryprocurement@lowerthamescrossing.co.uk Response Deadline: By 5 PM on Friday 15 August Next Steps: Market Engagement Pre-Tender Briefing – 20 August 2025 Invitation to Tender – September 2025 Tender Period (30 Days) – September / October 2025 Contract Award –December 2025 Note: This UK2 notice supercedes any previous UK2 notice on LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058145
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023463-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£325,071 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAMBOLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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