--- title: "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads and Roads North of the Thames" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-89ca11cc-bbb0-484a-b58c-f3cd21fddd99" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89ca11cc-bbb0-484a-b58c-f3cd21fddd99" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ca11cc-bbb0-484a-b58c-f3cd21fddd99.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ca11cc-bbb0-484a-b58c-f3cd21fddd99.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2021-07-20" --- # Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads and Roads North of the Thames Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89ca11cc-bbb0-484a-b58c-f3cd21fddd99 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-89ca11cc-bbb0-484a-b58c-f3cd21fddd99) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-89ca11cc-bbb0-484a-b58c-f3cd21fddd99.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Highways England for the project titled "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads and Roads North of the Thames". This construction contract, categorised under the CPV code 45000000, pertains to significant infrastructure development in the South East of England. Currently in the Tender stage, the procurement follows a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, with the contract value estimated at £1.9 billion. The tender period originally closed on 21 May 2021, but the project is set to be executed between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2029. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in large-scale construction and infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in design and build contracts, especially those familiar with the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract framework, would be well-positioned to compete. Infrastructure firms capable of managing complex utility diversions, environmental considerations, and extensive construction methodologies are especially encouraged to engage in this significant opportunity that aims to enhance connectivity in the region. ## Notice Due to an administrative error, whilst this Contract Notice was originally published on Find a Tender Service, it was not initially uploaded to Contract Finder. The notice is now being published to correct that error. This procurement is for the design and build of the following two lots which will be procured under a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation. The contracts will be based on the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) form of contract. Each lot will consist of a two-stage contract approach; Stage One will involve development of the design, methodologies and price, followed by detailed design and construction in Stage Two. The scope for each lot is as follows: Lot 1: Kent Roads (PS600,000,000.00) The contract is a design and build contract for part of the Project route connecting the A2/M2 Corridor via a multi-level free flowing complex junction to 1km south of the tunnel's southern portal. There are significant online works including the realignment and widening of the existing A2 and the construction of the Gravesend East Junction upgrade. The contract works comprise an A2 bridge over the LTC link, 2 viaducts, and numerous other bridge and retaining wall structures. The contract also includes the design, demolition and construction of a replacement green bridge for Brewers Road and Thong Lane over the A2 and a new green bridge over the new LTC alignment on Thong Lane. This contract includes significant diversion of key UK critical utilities, early archaeological investigation works and the relocation and management of the seasonal environmental works. Lot 2: Roads North of the Thames (PS1,300,000,000.00) The contract is a design and build contract for part of the Project route that takes the project from 1km north of the tunnel's northern portal and continues for 12.7km though predominantly green field site to LTC's junction with the M25, the route includes 5km of online works between the junction with M25 and completes just north of M25 J29. The route is dual 3 lanes from the tunnel to the A13 interchange, a three level and between the A13 and M25 the route is 3 lanes northbound and 2 lanes southbound where it crosses under M25 via a box jack structure. Other significant features of the route are where it crosses the Tilbury loop line and A1089, a new multi-level junction connecting the route with the A13 near Orsett and a viaduct at the Mardyke river through Orsett Fen. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733a20ed-503e-401a-8c58-1b6dacb1a3f2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (FTS) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,900,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 20 Jul 2021 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733a20ed-503e-401a-8c58-1b6dacb1a3f2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/733a20ed-503e-401a-8c58-1b6dacb1a3f2 20th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e061c3dd-c0e1-4e4f-958a-9e390dd82fae FTS Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006746-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Find a Tender Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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