--- title: "Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC -Vegetation Clearance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED" published: "2025-07-25" --- # Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC -Vegetation Clearance Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93.json) ## Summary Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is inviting expressions of interest for the "Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Vegetation Clearance" tender, focusing on the vegetation clearance package of the Lower Thames Crossing project. The contract falls under the site preparation and clearance work industry category and is located in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, following an open procedure above the threshold, with a deadline for expressing interest by 1st August 2025. The project is set to begin on 1st February 2026 and is expected to conclude by 1st July 2034. The main goal of the project is to connect Essex and Kent through an environmentally sustainable road plan, promoting zero emissions and providing opportunities for local communities. This tender presents significant prospects for business growth, particularly for skilled sub-contractors specialising in vegetation clearance, tree clearing, and ground maintenance services. The opportunity is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs with proven expertise in delivering environmentally resilient and sustainably oriented construction services. Balfour Beatty's focus on low-carbon solutions and the upskilling of local workforces aligns with wider industry trends towards sustainability and social value. Participating businesses can enhance their portfolio by aligning with these ambitious objectives and capitalise on emerging opportunities within the growing infrastructure sector. Sub-contractors interested in competing are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to comply with robust safety and environmental standards. ## Notice We are currently seeking expressions of interest from experienced and qualified sub-contractors for the delivery of our Vegetation Clearance Package as part of an upcoming project. This package will involve the safe and efficient clearance of vegetation in accordance with project specifications, environmental standards, and relevant health and safety regulations. The scope may include tree and shrub removal, stump grinding, chipping, and disposal, as well as ongoing site maintenance where required. Interested sub-contractors must demonstrate relevant experience, appropriate certifications, and the capacity to deliver works within defined timescales and budgets. To express your interest please respond to this notice by 01.08.25 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/7da08807-d300-4e26-9de1-f229cb42839d | | 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 | 25 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Jul 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work - 45111212 - Rock-removal work - 45111213 - Site-clearance work - 45111220 - Scrub-removal work - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211600 - Tree seeding - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming ## Release History - 25 Jul 2025 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da08807-d300-4e26-9de1-f229cb42839d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da08807-d300-4e26-9de1-f229cb42839d 25th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2fae142-f52f-47af-a5d0-024e27ede619 How to apply, please complete the attached Vegetation Clearance Eligibility Criteria by the 01.08.25. 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. If you have completed our Eligibly Criteria for any other package on this project then please just complete sections 1.5 & 1.6 (Package Specific & Previous Experience) 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-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85015441-d282-4a90-9057-2f233cc6be93.json.