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LTC-Diversion Construction Works Agreement for Roads North of the Thames

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Jun 2026 at 14:21

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:00

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has initiated a public procurement process for construction works related to the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, specifically for the diversion of National Grid's routes to facilitate road development north of the Thames. The tender, titled "LTC-Diversion Construction Works Agreement for Roads North of the Thames," falls under the industry category of electricity supply installations. The procurement method employed is a direct award, with Rationale cited as Statutory Undertaker procurement. The contract was awarded to National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC, with a value of approximately £80.2 million, and the project is set to commence on 24th July 2026, concluding by 31st March 2030. The contracting process is complete, with key milestones scheduled, such as the future signature date on 24th July 2026.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large enterprises with expertise in electricity supply installations. Companies specializing in construction management, surveying, enabling works, and consent acquisition could significantly benefit from engaging in this project. The tender targets businesses capable of handling large-scale construction projects with complex technical requirements, aligning with National Highways' commitment to developing essential infrastructure for government initiatives. With the project spanning over four years, companies with a strong track record and capacity for long-term project involvement are well-suited to contribute effectively to the successful completion of the LTC initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LTC-Diversion Construction Works Agreement for Roads North of the Thames

Notice Description

Diversion of National Grid's ZB and ZJ routes to enable National Highways to facilitate the Lower Thames Crossing road development.

Procurement Information

It is a Statutory Undertaker procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a155
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057682-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,827,213 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2026Expired
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
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

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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