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title: "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vehicle Recovery"
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# Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vehicle Recovery

Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ef8cee9-0a3a-41b4-9ea1-e7402d0af9af

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## Summary

SKANSKA Construction UK Limited is seeking a vehicle recovery contractor for the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads. This tender falls under the industry category of breakdown and recovery services for various types of vehicles, including cars, commercial vehicles, buses, and motor vehicles (CPV codes: 50118100, 50118110, 50118200, 50118300, 50118400). The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase with a deadline for expressions of interest on 23rd April 2025. The contract is expected to commence in late August 2026 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs experienced in vehicle recovery and possessing relevant qualifications (Lantra/CSCS and a Highway Passport). Companies with depots near the scheme who have worked on the National Highways network will be well-suited for this competitive quotation procurement method. This contract offers a chance to expand operational capabilities and establish a strong presence in a high-demand sector within the region.

## Notice

A Vehicle recovery contractor is required for the Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads. These works are likely to be required from Autumn 2025. The work consists of the following elements: Provide vehicle recovery for both Heavy and Light vehicles with the option of an IPV if required. Contractors must have previous experience of working on the National Highways network and have depots in proximity to the scheme. 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/4690b5da-cbf2-4b42-9331-fc8661fa04b4 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2026 - 26 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars
- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles
- 50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4690b5da-cbf2-4b42-9331-fc8661fa04b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4690b5da-cbf2-4b42-9331-fc8661fa04b4
  15th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ed27484-e89b-442f-8441-f37fcf3e9a9a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b5e2c83-cc66-4485-8ac7-be7af47c8fa1
  please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk

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