LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing

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Estimated value

£500k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

11 Nov 2025

Deadline 08 Dec 2025

Description

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.

Scope

Reference
PRO 21772
Total value
£500,000 excluding VAT
£600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Mar 2026 to 26 Feb 2027
Possible extension to 29 Feb 2028

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

Main category
services
CPV classifications
71621000
71630000
71632000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
CommercialAs per Commercial Workbookprice30.00%
TechnicalAs per IfTquality70.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

As per PSQ

As per PSQ and tender documentation

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
24 Nov 2025, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
08 Dec 2025, 12:00 pm
Submission address
Submission via National Highways eSourcing Portal as per IfT. Please copy and paste the below link into your browser to access the eSourcing Portal. https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/nationalhighways/web/login.jst
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure