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title: "Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Reinforced Soil Walls"
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# Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Reinforced Soil Walls

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aefb4078-f909-4d20-950d-0e32bf431fab

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## Summary

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is seeking expressions of interest for subcontracting opportunities on the Lower Thames Crossing programme. The project involves the design, manufacture, and supply of Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall systems, classified under several CPV categories related to construction materials and engineering works. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Interested subcontractors must submit their eligibility criteria by 21st May 2026. The project is set in the East of England and South East regions of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 1st November 2026 and concluding on 1st May 2027. The total value of the procurement is £2,500,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in geotechnical structures and retaining wall solutions. Suitable companies should demonstrate exceptional performance in health, safety, and environmental standards, along with a commitment to sustainability and low-carbon objectives. As Balfour Beatty aims to create the UK's greenest road, businesses that can support zero-emissions solutions and contribute to local skills development will be highly competitive. The procurement is open to SMEs and VCSEs, providing excellent growth potential for smaller enterprises looking to expand their expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects.

## Notice

We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced subcontractors for the design, manufacture, and supply of Reinforced Soil Retaining Wall systems as part of the Lower Thames Crossing programme. What We're Looking For Subcontractors should be able to: Deliver specialist reinforced soil wall solutions safely, efficiently, and in accordance with the project programme. Provide integrated design, manufacturing and supply services for reinforced soil systems. Work in line with all project requirements relating to health, safety, sustainability, low carbon, and quality. Experience & Standards We are looking for companies with: Demonstrable experience in the design and/or supply of reinforced soil retaining walls and similar geotechnical or civil engineering structures. Strong health, safety, and environmental performance. Robust quality management systems and relevant industry certifications (e.g. HAPAS where applicable). The capability to support project sustainability, carbon reduction, and social value objectives. Next Steps How to apply, please complete the attached Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls Eligibility Criteria by the 21.05.26 then submit to the Supply Chain Team at BLTCProcurementandSupplyChain@balfourbeatty.com. 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/1c1ec5b8-d613-4993-bd32-d4d7ee4850ab |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 1 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44110000 - Construction materials
- 44140000 - Products related to construction materials
- 44210000 - Structures and parts of structures
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45262200 - Foundation work and water-well drilling
- 45262310 - Reinforced-concrete work
- 45262620 - Supporting walls
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1ec5b8-d613-4993-bd32-d4d7ee4850ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c1ec5b8-d613-4993-bd32-d4d7ee4850ab
  13th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abab22ba-6a60-45fe-8837-df673e7e0477
  How to apply, please complete the attached Reinforced Soil Retaining Walls Eligibility Criteria by the 21.05.26 then submit to the Supply Chain Team at BLTCProcurementandSupplyChain@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

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