--- title: "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Land East Of Thong Ecological Habitat Creation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4849af23-4992-408a-9d7a-5ef73acf7edc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4849af23-4992-408a-9d7a-5ef73acf7edc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4849af23-4992-408a-9d7a-5ef73acf7edc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4849af23-4992-408a-9d7a-5ef73acf7edc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED" published: "2025-04-01" --- # Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Land East Of Thong Ecological Habitat Creation Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4849af23-4992-408a-9d7a-5ef73acf7edc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4849af23-4992-408a-9d7a-5ef73acf7edc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4849af23-4992-408a-9d7a-5ef73acf7edc.json) ## Summary SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED has initiated a tender process for the "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Land East Of Thong Ecological Habitat Creation" project, aimed at supporting the ecological requirements of the Lower Thames Crossing infrastructure project. Situated in the South East of the United Kingdom, this tender focuses on landscaping work for roads and motorways. The ongoing tender phase will conclude on 8th April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 5th May 2025 to 29th August 2026. Key tasks include the construction of ecological ponds, tree and bush planting, turf stripping, and installing road access infrastructure. Prospective contractors should comply with ecological constraints and possess the relevant qualifications and competency cards, such as Lantra/CSCS and a Highway Passport. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological and landscaping work, especially SMEs. The project requires technical expertise in ecological habitat creation, making it suitable for companies with experience in environmental conservation projects. Businesses possessing the necessary qualifications and demonstrating a strong adherence to ecological and health & safety standards can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios by contributing to a high-profile infrastructure project. Additionally, this contract can offer sustained work over 16 months, allowing companies to secure long-term business growth. ## Notice The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a significant infrastructure project designed to address congestion and pollution at the Dartford Crossing, the only road crossing of the River Thames east of London. The project includes the construction of twin-bore tunnels and a dual carriageway linking the M25 at Junctions 28 and 30 to the A2, east of Gravesend. An ecological habitat is required to be created for the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads to translocate species from other areas of the project. These works are likely to be required in Autumn 2025. The work consists of the following elements: * Removal of existing and installation of new post and three rail fencing * Construction of ecological ponds * Turf stripping and topsoil treatment for planting * Installation of road access bell mouth * Tree and bush planting The works shall be subject to checks by ecologists and other the ecological constraints like tree preservation orders, birdnesting season, and other reptiles, GCN, Badgers etc. The operatives involved in the works shall be Competent with relevant qualifications and competency cards(Lantra/CSCS) and have a Highway Passport. Additional information: Please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97a54e-d65b-4f91-993b-866a9de53bfe | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 May 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | WD3 9SW | | 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 | Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways ## Release History - 1 Apr 2025 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97a54e-d65b-4f91-993b-866a9de53bfe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf97a54e-d65b-4f91-993b-866a9de53bfe 1st April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb2203b4-8438-4f40-99f1-841d9ef6796b ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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