--- title: "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vegetation Clearance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3dd8c993-769c-41ef-a907-72830bb10029" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3dd8c993-769c-41ef-a907-72830bb10029" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dd8c993-769c-41ef-a907-72830bb10029.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dd8c993-769c-41ef-a907-72830bb10029.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vegetation Clearance Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dd8c993-769c-41ef-a907-72830bb10029 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3dd8c993-769c-41ef-a907-72830bb10029) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3dd8c993-769c-41ef-a907-72830bb10029.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vegetation Clearance" is managed by Skanska Construction UK Limited. This tender focuses on the site-clearance work required for the Lower Thames Crossing project in South East England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 23rd April 2026. The contracting period is slated to start on 17th August 2026 and end on 2nd November 2032. The procurement method adopted is a competitive procedure with negotiation, encouraging qualified subcontractors with major highway scheme experience to participate. The estimated contract value ranges from £500,000 to £2,000,000. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises, particularly those specialising in site-clearance and possessing relevant qualifications for major highway projects. The project aims to foster local economic development by widening access to smaller and regional businesses, stressing the importance of engaging a local workforce and supporting early careers through apprenticeships. Companies that align with Skanska’s sustainable construction goals, such as promoting low-carbon initiatives and supporting local community skills upliftment, will find this tender especially suitable. This approach encourages a fair competitive environment and maximises community benefits, aligning business objectives with environmental and social responsibilities. ## Notice Skanska is looking to appoint a subcontractor to undertake vegetation clearance works for the Lower Thames Crossing (Kent Roads) project. The selected subcontractor will be required to supply all necessary labour, plant, and equipment to carry out the clearance and removal of vegetation. These works form part of the initial phase of the main construction programme, known as uninterrupted construction activities. Although the majority of the work will take place off-line, certain sections will be located online within the central reservation of the A2; therefore, proven experience in major highway schemes is essential. 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. To support the project ambitions, we are committed to publishing opportunities on Contracts Finder to ensure full visibility for SMEs and local subcontractors. By doing so, we widen access to the Lower Thames Crossing supply chain, encourage participation from smaller and local businesses, and help unlock regional growth. This approach ensures that organisations of all sizes can compete fairly, strengthens local economies, and maximises the benefit of investment within the communities closest to the project. 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: * Supporting LTC to leave a skills legacy for the local community. This means recruiting a local workforce and upskilling the supply chain to enable meaningful progression into higher paid, higher skilled work. * Delivering LTC with the lowest practicable carbon. This includes adoption of our "zero emissions" intent, eradication of diesel on site and promotion of alternative sustainable fuels. * Helping to create successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, such as apprenticeships, and inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement. The operatives involved in the works shall be competent with relevant qualifications and competency cards (CSCS) and have a Highway Passport. Additional information: Please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to steve.willis@skanska.co.uk & eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea2a978-a062-4596-b0b9-9f3956ddbc55 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 2 Nov 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD25 7GS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Three Rivers | | Electoral ward | Leavesden | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111213 - Site-clearance work ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea2a978-a062-4596-b0b9-9f3956ddbc55 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea2a978-a062-4596-b0b9-9f3956ddbc55 2nd April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80df1368-684b-49fc-ba46-1dc1d405573d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c51d506a-8066-4883-a681-f494e631481f please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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