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title: "Lower Thames Crossing Consultancy Services"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
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# Lower Thames Crossing Consultancy Services

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f33aee61-3471-4e8e-acdd-56867a309ffe

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## Summary

National Highways Limited has procured the "Lower Thames Crossing Consultancy Services" for specialist procurement advice and programme delivery expertise in construction consultancy services. This contract, valued at £5,901,216 GBP, covers both London and the South East regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Gardiner & Theobald appointed as the supplier. The contract period begins on 2 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2029, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender identification number is tender_519564/1565296, and the process has been identified as closed, with the tender period having concluded on 2 March 2026.

This consultancy services contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy, particularly those with the capability to provide expert procurement advice and programme delivery expertise. Although the opportunity is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms can leverage this project to establish or expand their presence in the infrastructure sector. The buyer, National Highways Limited, is a notable organisation, and successful participation could enhance credibility and connections within the industry, potentially paving the way for future partnerships and contracts.

## Notice

The provision of specialist procurement advice and programme delivery expertise to the Lower Thames Crossing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e83cdbe-dd83-4f74-8ad1-1af911024535 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,901,216 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,901,216 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 7LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Harpur |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GARDINER & THEOBALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e83cdbe-dd83-4f74-8ad1-1af911024535

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e83cdbe-dd83-4f74-8ad1-1af911024535
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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