Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Pile Cropping

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

Published: Aug 13, 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Logistics. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 27, 2026.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The scope of works comprises the provision of all necessary labour, plant and equipment to undertake pile cropping activities as required across LTC - Kent Roads. The works will include the safe and controlled cropping of piles to the required cut-off levels in accordance with project requirements, specifications and relevant health and safety standards. The subcontractor will be required to provide suitably trained and competent personnel, including appropriate supervision. All operatives must hold a valid Highways Passport, CSCS card, and any other relevant competency or certification required to undertake the works. 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 meaningfu. CPV: Pile (19241000). Procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on August 13, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Pile Cropping. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED

SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Industry & Manufacturing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £500,000 - £500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - Pile Cropping when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 27, 2026. You have 8 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.