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title: "T0630 Lower Thames Crossing - Family of Structures Solutions Definition"
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# T0630 Lower Thames Crossing - Family of Structures Solutions Definition

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2184a0e-6e5c-49a9-9cc8-508c966647ed

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T0630 Lower Thames Crossing - Family of Structures Solutions Definition" has been completed, overseen by National Highways, headquartered at The Cube, 199 Wharfside Street, Birmingham, England. This project falls under the industry category of development consultancy services (CPV 73220000) and involves developing a preliminary design for the Super Portal Gantry, among other key structural elements for the Lower Thames Crossing. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The project spans multiple global locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and more. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10th October 2024 and the contract period from 25th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The contract, valued at £402,042.09, has been awarded to the SPaTS Atkins and CH2M Joint Venture.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in development consultancy services and large-scale infrastructure project management. SMEs are considered suitable for participation, promoting business growth and development in this sector. Companies with expertise in handling complex design and engineering requirements will find this contract particularly rewarding. By engaging in this project, businesses can contribute to and gain experience from a significant infrastructure development, positioning themselves favourably for future related tenders. The project's emphasis on risk mitigation, robust scope development, and future-proofing makes it an appealing opportunity for firms seeking to expand their portfolio in large-scale engineering and project management.

## Notice

The objective is to take forward the great work undertaken during the MS4 Preliminary/Outline Design phase, and the associated knowledge and learning, forward to develop the preliminary design for the most challenging category of structure on the project, the Super Portal Gantry. The ability to maintain the demonstrable first principles of the architectural solution will ensure consistency of form and continuity of the road user experience throughout the Lower Thames Crossing corridor. In addition, other key objectives as follows:- - Derisk the delivery schedule by working closely with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment of timescales is completely clear. - Develop a very robust scope of works for the wider family of structures and capture the specific design requirements for Lower Thames Crossing. E.g. DCO constraints, verge widths, VRS considerations, User Charging requirements, operational requirements. - To gain clarity of the approvals required during the design development process. E.g. PTSG, SES AIP discussions - Futureproofing - Making sure that the solutions developed are suitable/scalable for the future needs of the corridor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818ef4d3-41f7-41fb-9972-8f9eebce9fb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £402,042 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £402,042 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPATS ATKINS AND CH2M JOINT VENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818ef4d3-41f7-41fb-9972-8f9eebce9fb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818ef4d3-41f7-41fb-9972-8f9eebce9fb6
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63c4e209-bf7d-4d23-bed1-ae435f545d11
  n/a

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