LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing

National Highways LimitedcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-058145Procurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
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Estimated value

Awarded value

£325k

Awarded 11 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

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 2027
Possible extension to 29 Feb 2028

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

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

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 to