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title: "LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058145"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
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# LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058145

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing" by National Highways Limited was aimed at securing a supplier to provide specialised aerodynamic testing services for the Lower Thames Crossing project. Located in the UK, with the primary site in Birmingham, the project involved technical analysis and consultancy services related to the strategic road network. The procurement process, identified under "PRO 21772," employed an open procedure, encompassing stages from planning to award completion, ultimately leading to a contract award made to Ramboll UK Ltd on 8th July 2026. The total contract value was £390,085, with the possibility of a 12-month extension beyond its initial end date of 31st March 2027.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies or consortia with capabilities in technical analysis, aerodynamic testing, and strategic infrastructure projects. Particularly well-suited businesses would include those with expertise in computational analysis and specialist testing facilities that can address complex structural performance challenges. Engaging with this contract benefits such businesses by expanding their portfolio, potentially yielding new skills development opportunities, and contributing to pioneering low-carbon and biodiversity-focused construction methods. Additionally, companies that can support community engagement and workforce upskilling will align well with the project's legacy goals.

## Notice

This tender opportunity has been issued by National Highways who are seeking to award a Contract to a single supplier for the provision of Gantry Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel Testing to be deployed on to the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project. The successful tenderer will provide subject matter expertise, computational analysis and specialist aerodynamic testing facilities to undertake virtual and physical structural performance testing that can replicate the aerodynamic behaviours of the strategic road network. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: As detailed in the contract, there is an option to extend up to a further 12 months.

### Planning Information

Purpose of Engagement: An initial pre-tender briefing session to give an introduction and overview to National Highways and the Lower Thames Crossing Project, and an opportunity for potential bidders to provide feedback on the draft scope of works, tender submission requirements, indicative timescales and answer any questions.[
Proposed Activities: Supplier Meeting
Date(s) for Engagement: 10:00 AM on 20 August 2025
Location (if applicable): Microsoft Teams Meeting
Responding to this Notice
How to Respond: Respond with your name, title and contact email addresses for up to two attendees per supplier to ancillaryprocurement@lowerthamescrossing.co.uk
Response Deadline: By 5 PM on Friday 15 August
Next Steps:
Market Engagement Pre-Tender Briefing – 20 August 2025
Invitation to Tender – September 2025
Tender Period (30 Days) – September / October 2025
Contract Award –December 2025
Note: This UK2 notice supercedes any previous UK2 notice on LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067410-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £325,071 |
| Contracts value | £325,071 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| 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 | RAMBOLL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 15:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067410-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023463-2026
- 11 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072888-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 07:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046356-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046012-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067410-2026
  16th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023463-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072888-2025
  11th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046356-2025
  6th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046012-2025
  5th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/nationalhighways/web/login.jst
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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