--- title: "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Compound White Lining" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED" published: "2026-02-11" --- # Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Compound White Lining Buyer: SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea55fb9b-9be5-4381-84da-3223b2d19b49.json) ## Summary Skanska Construction UK Limited is seeking to engage subcontractors for their project titled "Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Stage 1 works - Compound White Lining." This procurement, currently in the tender stage, involves supplying, delivering, and installing white lining on access routes, hard standings, and car parks in Gravesend, Kent. The procurement falls under the works category, specifically road markings, classified with CPV code 34922100. The contract, valued between GBP £200,000 and GBP £500,000, invites interested parties to submit expressions of interest by 25 February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 26 February to 5 October 2026. The buyer, Skanska, is committed to fostering opportunities for local SMEs, ensuring fair competition through a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for SMEs in the South East region, particularly businesses specialising in road lining and markings. By participating, firms can access a high-value contract while contributing to a project that promotes sustainable practices and supports local workforce development. Companies that demonstrate a commitment to reducing carbon emissions, employ local talent, and provide early careers roles will find the tender especially fitting for their growth objectives. With Skanska emphasising skills legacy, organisations that are keen on offering apprenticeships and engaging in STEM activities may gain a competitive advantage in securing this contract. The project's aim to establish the UK's greenest road further enhances appeal for businesses prioritising environmental and community benefits. ## Notice Skanska is seeking to procure a Subcontractor to supply, deliver, and install White Lining to supporting compound access routes, and hard standings / car parks located in Gravesend, Kent. The subcontractor will be responsible for providing all labour, materials, plant, and quality assurance necessary to complete the white lining works in accordance with the specifications, programme requirements, and safety standards set by Skanska as the Main Contractor. 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/51028bae-8291-4a5b-a90e-36a83c925fc0 | | 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 | 11 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34922100 - Road markings ## Release History - 11 Feb 2026 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51028bae-8291-4a5b-a90e-36a83c925fc0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51028bae-8291-4a5b-a90e-36a83c925fc0 11th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d0cafa-1424-462e-b37d-42eab379a979 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccce3b8f-eb2a-4fd2-aa4a-77aa60d59a70 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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