--- title: "Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Glulam Timber Bridge Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED" published: "2025-11-06" --- # Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Glulam Timber Bridge Works Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899.json) ## Summary Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited, operating from London, has initiated an open procurement process for the 'Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Glulam Timber Bridge Works'. This project involves the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of a glulam timber bridge as part of the Lower Thames Crossing, aiming to enhance road connections between Essex and Kent. The industry categories include timber products and bridge construction, with specific focus on sustainable materials. The tender is currently in the amendment stage with a response deadline extended to 11 November 2025. The construction is planned to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 1 August 2028. This procurement is relevant to businesses in the East of England and the South East regions of the UK. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in large-scale glulam or engineered timber bridges, particularly those with expertise in sustainable and zero-emissions construction practices. Companies compliant with British and European standards, that have robust quality and environmental management systems, are encouraged to participate. Balfour Beatty seeks subcontractors capable of contributing to its low-carbon construction objectives and supporting local community skills development. SMEs and VCSEs with the capacity to meet these specifications and who wish to grow through innovative infrastructure projects are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced subcontractors for the delivery of our Glulam Timber Bridge including input Design, Fabrication and Supply and installation Package as part of the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames infrastructure programme. This package will include: Design development in collaboration with the Permanent Works Designer (Arup) Fabrication of glulam timber bridge superstructure to EN 14080 (GL24h, Douglas Fir, PRF adhesive) Supply and delivery of all glulam and associated steelwork components On-site pre-assembly and installation, including provision of cranes and temporary works The subcontractor must comply with the technical requirements outlined in the project specification, including: Manufacture of glulam beams and components to the specified standards and strength class Sourcing timber from certified sustainable suppliers (FSC/PEFC or equivalent) Compliance with BS EN 1090 for associated steelwork and CE/UKCA marking Preparation and submission of fabrication shop drawings, inspection and test plans, and quality assurance documentation Coordination of logistics for delivery and installation, including road closures and lifting operations Interested subcontractors must demonstrate: Proven experience in the design, fabrication, and supply of large-scale glulam or engineered timber bridges Technical competence in working to relevant British and European standards Robust health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems Appropriate certifications (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and familiarity with the Specification for Highway Works and DMRB Capability to support the project's low-carbon and sustainability objectives To express your interest and receive further details-including pre-qualification requirements and tender timelines-please respond to this notice by 11.11.2025. 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/37a4f6f6-a280-42a9-b1ea-aab48fb02536 | | 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 | 6 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 03419100 - Timber products - 44212100 - Bridge - 44212110 - Bridge sections - 44212120 - Structures of bridges - 45221113 - Footbridge construction work ## Release History - 6 Nov 2025 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a4f6f6-a280-42a9-b1ea-aab48fb02536 - 27 Oct 2025 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a4f6f6-a280-42a9-b1ea-aab48fb02536 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a4f6f6-a280-42a9-b1ea-aab48fb02536 6th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d7adb50-5805-4cda-b50e-278d2d97152e How to apply, please complete the attached Glulam Bridge Eligibility Criteria by the 04.11.25. 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. 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-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2a5b36-46dc-4f19-b1d8-fadc6fbfd899.json.