--- title: "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Pond Lining" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2cd9a39-6ace-4a32-8ade-6e8ee42c30c8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2cd9a39-6ace-4a32-8ade-6e8ee42c30c8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2cd9a39-6ace-4a32-8ade-6e8ee42c30c8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2cd9a39-6ace-4a32-8ade-6e8ee42c30c8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Pond Lining Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2cd9a39-6ace-4a32-8ade-6e8ee42c30c8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d2cd9a39-6ace-4a32-8ade-6e8ee42c30c8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d2cd9a39-6ace-4a32-8ade-6e8ee42c30c8.json) ## Summary SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED is inviting tenders for the "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Pond Lining" project, under a selective procurement method utilising a competitive procedure with negotiation. This opportunity, classified under the ground-drainage work category, is part of a broader scheme to connect Essex and Kent, enhancing sustainability and local growth. The procurement process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, and interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 17:00 on 20 May 2026. The works will be undertaken in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting a contract period from 17 August 2026 to 2 November 2032, with an estimated contract value between GBP 300,000 to GBP 500,000. This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, that are well-versed in sustainable construction and capable of delivering environmentally conscious ground-drainage solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to local workforce engagement, carbon reduction, and creating opportunities for young professionals are particularly encouraged to apply. By participating, businesses can align with SKANSKA's goals of promoting regional economic growth and contributing to one of the UK's greenest infrastructure developments. Subcontractors with the necessary expertise and innovation capabilities in the construction sector stand to gain significant growth opportunities from this initiative. ## Notice Skanska is looking to appoint a subcontractor to undertake Pond Lining works for the Lower Thames Crossing (Kent Roads) project. The selected subcontractor will be required to supply all necessary labour, plant, and equipment. These works form part of the initial phase of the main construction programme, known as uninterrupted construction activities. 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, businesses to opportunities, leaving a skills legacy for the local community and championing biodiversity and low-carbon construction. To support the project ambitions, we are committed to publishing opportunities on Contracts Finder to ensure full visibility for SMEs and local subcontractors. By doing so, we widen access to the Lower Thames Crossing supply chain, encourage participation from smaller and local businesses, and help unlock regional growth. This approach ensures that organisations of all sizes can compete fairly, strengthens local economies, and maximises the benefit of investment within the communities closest to the project. 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: * Supporting LTC to leave a skills legacy for the local community. This means recruiting a local workforce and upskilling the supply chain to enable meaningful progression into higher paid, higher skilled work. * Delivering LTC with the lowest practicable carbon. This includes adoption of our "zero emissions" intent, eradication of diesel on site and promotion of alternative sustainable fuels. * Helping to create successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, such as apprenticeships, and inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement. The operatives involved in the works shall be competent with relevant qualifications and competency cards (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/b155a8cb-9e3f-4487-aded-ee149c6019fa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 2 Nov 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £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 | SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED | | Locality | WATFORD | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD25 7GS | | 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 | Leavesden | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111240 - Ground-drainage work ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b155a8cb-9e3f-4487-aded-ee149c6019fa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b155a8cb-9e3f-4487-aded-ee149c6019fa 6th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdf590d5-b931-4d7d-8195-c1bc4c56d99e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0eb07e60-0aff-4f11-8fd0-32696302d5e0 please complete the attached expression of interest form and return to eleanor.clarke@skanska.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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