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title: "Lower Thames Crossing Contestable Utilities Detailed Designs"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
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# Lower Thames Crossing Contestable Utilities Detailed Designs

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-219450af-68ca-4269-b81b-a6cefd09119a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Lower Thames Crossing Contestable Utilities Detailed Designs" is currently in the planning stage, managed by Highways England, a key infrastructure organisation based in Bedford, England. This tender falls under the category of 'Project and design preparation, estimation of costs' and is relevant to projects in the East of England, London, and the South East. A significant date to note is the engagement end date, which is set for 30th June 2020. The initiative involves a tender notice aimed at engaging interested parties in the early stages of the project.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in engineering, project design, and utilities management to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in project and design planning are especially well-suited to compete for this work. By engaging in the detailed designs for the Lower Thames Crossing, firms can not only contribute to a major transportation project but also enhance their profile and build relationships within the public sector, potentially leading to further contracts in the future.

## Notice

A Prior Information Notice for the Lower Thames Crossing - Contestable Utilities Detailed Designs Market Engagement has been published. Please see the PIN for further details regarding how to engage with Highways England on this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7772c4-f6a2-4af0-8812-3e4eeae425eb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 7LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Harpur |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2020 at 09:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7772c4-f6a2-4af0-8812-3e4eeae425eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be7772c4-f6a2-4af0-8812-3e4eeae425eb
  3rd June 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:258332-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
  Lower Thames Crossing - Contestable Utilities Detailed Designs Market Engagement PIN

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