--- title: "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vegetation Clearance Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e409d784-8c2a-487c-91c1-395985f19cb7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e409d784-8c2a-487c-91c1-395985f19cb7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e409d784-8c2a-487c-91c1-395985f19cb7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e409d784-8c2a-487c-91c1-395985f19cb7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED" published: "2025-01-27" --- # Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vegetation Clearance Works Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e409d784-8c2a-487c-91c1-395985f19cb7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e409d784-8c2a-487c-91c1-395985f19cb7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e409d784-8c2a-487c-91c1-395985f19cb7.json) ## Summary Skanska Construction UK Limited is inviting competitive quotations for the "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Vegetation Clearance Works" tender. This project falls under the "Demolition, site preparation and clearance work" industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the tender amendment phase, with significant dates including the tender period end on 7th February 2025 and planned contract execution from 2nd June 2025 to 29th August 2025. The procurement method is limited, aiming to address vegetation clearance to facilitate ground investigation, topographic, and drainage/utility surveys for the Lower Thames Crossing project. This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant qualifications and competencies, such as LANTRA/CSCS cards and a valid Highway Passport. Businesses specialising in ecological and vegetation clearance services will find this project particularly suited to their capabilities and expertise. By participating, companies can showcase their proficiency in handling large-scale infrastructure support projects, thus enhancing their portfolio and market presence. ## Notice The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a significant infrastructure project designed to address congestion and pollution at the Dartford Crossing, the only road crossing of the River Thames east of London. The project includes the construction of twin-bore tunnels and a dual carriageway linking the M25 at Junctions 28 and 30 to the A2, east of Gravesend. This opportunity focuses on vegetation clearance for the Kent Roads to enable ground investigation works, topographic surveys, and drainage/utility surveys. The works are planned for summer 2025. Scope of Works: The required vegetation clearance includes: * Cutting down trees, chipping the wood, and removing chippings from the site. * Tree surgery involving the removal of branches from large trees, chipping the wood, and removing chippings from the site. * Clearance of ground vegetation through strimming, with strimmed material removed from the site. Ecological Considerations: The works will be subject to checks by ecologists and adherence to ecological constraints, including: * Compliance with tree preservation orders. * Avoiding bird nesting season and considerations for protected species such as reptiles, great crested newts (GCN), and badgers. Competency Requirements: All operatives involved in the works must: * Be competent with relevant qualifications and competency cards (e.g., LANTRA/CSCS). * Hold a valid Highway Passport. Additional information: Please complete the attached expression of interest attachment accordingly and return to ltc-enquiries@skanska.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74802159-fe7c-4daa-aa71-7148c861d163 | | 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 | 27 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work - 45111100 - Demolition work - 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work - 45111210 - Blasting and associated rock-removal work - 45111211 - Blasting work - 45111212 - Rock-removal work - 45111213 - Site-clearance work - 45111214 - Blast-clearing work - 45111220 - Scrub-removal work - 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work - 45111240 - Ground-drainage work - 45111250 - Ground investigation work - 45111260 - Site-preparation work for mining - 45111290 - Primary works for services - 45111291 - Site-development work - 45111300 - Dismantling works - 45111310 - Dismantling works for military installations - 45111320 - Dismantling works for security installations ## Release History - 27 Jan 2025 at 11:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74802159-fe7c-4daa-aa71-7148c861d163 - 21 Jan 2025 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74802159-fe7c-4daa-aa71-7148c861d163 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74802159-fe7c-4daa-aa71-7148c861d163 27th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b396ba89-bf96-4908-b5eb-c2f8275b3399 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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