--- title: "Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Archaeology Early Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED" published: "2025-09-11" --- # Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Archaeology Early Works Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef.json) ## Summary Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is inviting expressions of interest for the "Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Archaeology Early Works" contract, which focuses on delivering archaeological services in outdoor areas. This procurement is classified under the industry category of Architectural services for outdoor areas with additional emphasis on Archaeological services. The work is scheduled to take place in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, and submissions are due by 18 September 2025. This open procedure is part of the broader initiative related to the Lower Thames Crossing project, aimed at connecting Essex and Kent through a tunnel beneath the River Thames. The entire contract period spans from 1 March 2026 to 1 July 2028, with a total value of £1,000,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified and experienced sub-contractors to engage in a prestigious infrastructure project. Businesses with expertise in archaeological investigations and a robust commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards will find this project particularly advantageous. Balfour Beatty is seeking partners who can contribute to their goal of delivering the UK’s greenest road, implying a preference for suppliers promoting zero emissions and contributing to local community skills through employment and upskilling initiatives. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in the high-profile infrastructure sector while supporting sustainable development and environmental conservation efforts. ## Notice We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced sub-contractors for the delivery of our Archaeological Services Package as part of an upcoming project. This package will involve the provision of archaeological investigations, including site assessments, watching briefs, excavation, recording, and reporting in accordance with all relevant legislation, planning conditions, and heritage standards. The scope may also include post-excavation analysis and liaison with local authorities and heritage bodies. Interested sub-contractors must demonstrate appropriate qualifications, experience in delivering similar works, and operate with robust health, safety, and environmental procedures. To express your interest and receive further details-including pre-qualification requirements and tender timelines-please respond to this notice by 18.09.25. Additional information: 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 and businesses to opportunities, leaving a skills legacy for the local community and construction industry, all whilst restoring nature and drawing a new blueprint for low-carbon construction. Our ambition is to deliver the UK's greenest road, and to do the right thing for local communities and the environment. We can only achieve this with the support of our supply chain, and it is therefore critical that for any supplier to be successful in winning work on LTC, they must demonstrate commitments to supporting delivery of our ambitions: * Delivering the works through a 'zero emissions' solution, and not using diesel on site in any plant or machinery. * Supporting us to leave a skills legacy for the local community, by not only recruiting locally, but upskilling your workforce to enable meaningful progression into higher paid higher skilled work. * Helping to facilitate successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, as well as inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f31da26-637e-4412-a9ca-104d6b4c00c0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 5HU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas - 71351914 - Archaeological services ## Release History - 11 Sep 2025 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f31da26-637e-4412-a9ca-104d6b4c00c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f31da26-637e-4412-a9ca-104d6b4c00c0 11th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70c01db0-b7b0-422a-b644-c5ebcd27d6c7 How to apply, please complete the attached Archaeology Eligibility Criteria by the 18.09.25. then submit to the Supply Chain Team at BBLTCProcurementandSupplyChain@balfourbeatty.com. Please make sure to complete the eligibility criteria section of the PQQ fully, as missing information might affect your chance to move forward to the next stage. The following questions are designed as 'Qualification Questions' to assess your organisations ability to meet Balfour Beatty's and Lower Thames Crossing's supply chain requirements requirements. Please note this is by no means a guarantee of any work ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32d329fa-5977-41c8-af23-5401a270f7ef.json.