Published date: 11 September 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Architectural services for outdoor areas - 71222000
Archaeological services - 71351914
Location of contract
East of England, South East
Value of contract
£1,000,000
Procurement reference
RNT-LTC-ARC-01
Published date
11 September 2025
Closing date
18 September 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 March 2026
Contract end date
1 July 2028
Contract type
Works
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced sub-contractors for the delivery of our Archaeological Services Package as part of an upcoming project.
This package will involve the provision of archaeological investigations, including site assessments, watching briefs, excavation, recording, and reporting in accordance with all relevant legislation, planning conditions, and heritage standards. The scope may also include post-excavation analysis and liaison with local authorities and heritage bodies.
Interested sub-contractors must demonstrate appropriate qualifications, experience in delivering similar works, and operate with robust health, safety, and environmental procedures.
To express your interest and receive further details-including pre-qualification requirements and tender timelines-please respond to this notice by 18.09.25.
More information
Attachments
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- Archaeology Eligibility Criteria.xlsx
- Eligibility criteria
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How to apply, please complete the attached Archaeology Eligibility Criteria by the 18.09.25. then submit to the Supply Chain Team at BBLTCProcurementandSupplyChain@balfourbeatty.com.
Please make sure to complete the eligibility criteria section of the PQQ fully, as missing information might affect your chance to move forward to the next stage. The following questions are designed as 'Qualification Questions' to assess your organisations ability to meet Balfour Beatty's and Lower Thames Crossing's supply chain requirements requirements.
Please note this is by no means a guarantee of any work
Additional text
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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 and businesses to opportunities, leaving a skills legacy for the local community and construction industry, all whilst restoring nature and drawing a new blueprint for low-carbon construction.
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:
• Delivering the works through a 'zero emissions' solution, and not using diesel on site in any plant or machinery.
• Supporting us to leave a skills legacy for the local community, by not only recruiting locally, but upskilling your workforce to enable meaningful progression into higher paid higher skilled work.
• Helping to facilitate successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, as well as inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
BB LTC Procurement and Supply Chain Team
Address
5 Churchill Pl
London
E145HU
England
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