Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cef-1ad9-7263-93f8-91f999388e38/t0630-lower-thames-crossing-family-of-structures-solutions-definition awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # T0630 Lower Thames Crossing - Family of Structures Solutions Definition [National Highways](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways) Estimated value £402,042 Published 25 Oct 2024 Deadline Closed 10 Oct 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The objective is to take forward the great work undertaken during the MS4 Preliminary/Outline Design phase, and the associated knowledge and learning, forward to develop the preliminary design for the most challenging category of structure on the project, the Super Portal Gantry. The ability to maintain the demonstrable first principles of the architectural solution will ensure consistency of form and continuity of the road user experience throughout the Lower Thames Crossing corridor. ### In addition, other key objectives as follows:- - Derisk the delivery schedule by working closely with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment of timescales is completely clear. - Develop a very robust scope of works for the wider family of structures and capture the specific design requirements for Lower Thames Crossing. E.g. DCO constraints, verge widths, VRS considerations, User Charging requirements, operational requirements. - To gain clarity of the approvals required during the design development process. E.g. PTSG, SES AIP discussions - Futureproofing - Making sure that the solutions developed are suitable/scalable for the future needs of the corridor. ## CPV classification Development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b2184a0e-6e5c-49a9-9cc8-508c966647ed) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile National Highways: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-highways) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Research and development consultancy services – ATU wishes to establish a Panel of National Contact Point Experts across EU Member States to build capacity to incorporate EU Results-Based Payments Schemes in Public or Private Support Schemes. · Atlantic Technological University · 438 days left · 31 Dec 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ccf1-7050-b440-6554b4a1426f/ireland-austria-slovenia-research-and-development-consultancy-services-atu) [Research services – Evaluatie van de implementatie van de proeftuin Pioniersscholen · Vlaamse Overheid · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-cecf-7255-bee1-542f502ed088/belgium-research-services-evaluatie-van-de-implementatie-van-de-proeftuin-pi) [Research services – KPN/28/2026 „Charakterystyka biogeochemiczna gleb i roślin wybranych torfowisk subalpejskich ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem torfowiska u źródeł Úpy na Równi pod Śnieżką” · Karkonoski Park Narodowy z siedzibą w Jeleniej Górze · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-97ae-7315-8e1a-e686bca1e724/poland-research-services-kpn282026-charakterystyka-biogeochemiczna-gleb-i) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Evaluation of Five Pilot Projects Testing Exemptions from Provisions of the Local Government Act, the Property Tax Act, the General Practitioner Regulations, and Other Regulatory Frameworks · Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-a35e-73b3-8bf4-7d33c32cf58b/norway-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services-ev) [Research and development services and related consultancy services – Zabezpečenie trvalých a analytických činností pre oblasť dopravy · Ministerstvo dopravy Slovenskej republiky · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156a9-ce90-72fd-b25d-99b3ee2e8b4b/slovakia-research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services) [Development consultancy services – Accompagnement à la stratégie d'attractivité économique du territoire de GrandSoissons Agglomération (02) · GrandSoissons Agglomération · 44 days left · 2 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a156aa-1b92-70f5-96fc-71a2756e9dc1/france-development-consultancy-services-accompagnement-a-la-strategie-dattr)