LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£325k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
16 Mar 2026
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
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Mar 2026 to 26 Feb 2027Possible extension to 29 Feb 2028
As detailed in the contract, there is an option to extend up to a further 12 months.
- CPV classifications
- 716210007163000071632000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | As per Commercial Workbook | price | 30.00% |
| Technical | As per IfT | quality | 70.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
As per PSQ
As per PSQ and tender documentation
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£325k
Award date
11 Mar 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2027
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 11 Mar 2026 · Contract period 31 Mar 2026 — 31 Mar 2027
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