Open tender · Notice e4850a58-9d39-47a1-b152-abef8016498e
Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames - LTC - Bridge Bearings
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited
- Value
- £500k
- Closes
- 13 Nov 2026 (5 days)
- Where
- East of England, South East
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Oct 2027 – 1 Nov 2030
In plain English
Balfour Beatty, working on the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North project, wants bridge bearings designed with support, made, supplied and installed on 16 structures in the East of England and South East. The contract is estimated at £500,000, runs from 1 October 2027 to 2030, and the first step is returning an eligibility questionnaire by 13 November 2026.
Good fit for: Specialist bridge bearing manufacturers and installers with major highway or infrastructure experience.
- No diesel plant or machinery on site
Delivering the works through a 'zero emissions' solution, and not using diesel on site in any plant or machinery.
- Quality systems and safety/environment accreditations expected
Appropriate quality management systems.
- Must show local jobs and upskilling commitments
not only recruiting locally, but upskilling your workforce to enable meaningful progression into higher paid higher skilled work.
- Early careers roles and STEM engagement expected
providing early careers roles, as well as inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement.
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What the buyer says
The Lower Thames Crossing Roads North Programme is seeking expressions of interest from organisations with experience in the design support, manufacture, supply and installation of bridge bearings for major highway and infrastructure projects. The scope comprises the provision of specialist bridge bearing product and methodology support to our Design Partner during the development of the detailed design, followed by the manufacture, supply, delivery and installation of bridge bearings to 16 structures across the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North project. As part of our procurement planning, we are seeking to better understand market capability, capacity and preferred delivery models to help inform the final procurement strategy and packaging approach. Through this PQQ, we are looking to engage with experienced suppliers who can provide innovative, durable and cost-effective bridge bearing solutions whilst supporting collaborative design development and safe, efficient installation. What We're Looking For We would like to hear from organisations with experience in one or more of the following: Proven experience in the design support, manufacture and installation of bridge bearings for major highway and infrastructure projects. Experience of working collaboratively with design consultants and principal contractors during detailed design development. Appropriate quality management systems. Relevant health, safety and environmental accreditations. Capability to manufacture and deliver products to programme requirements. Resources and expertise to undertake installation activities safely and efficiently. Experience of working within National Highways or similar major infrastructure environments is desirable. We welcome responses from organisations of …
Getting the documents
Attached to the official notice, free to download without registering:
Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Published 30 Oct 2026.
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