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Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Glulam Timber Bridge Works

Descriptions

We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced subcontractors for the delivery of our Glulam Timber Bridge including input Design, Fabrication and Supply and installation Package as part of the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames infrastructure programme.
This package will include:

Design development in collaboration with the Permanent Works Designer (Arup)
Fabrication of glulam timber bridge superstructure to EN 14080 (GL24h, Douglas Fir, PRF adhesive)
Supply and delivery of all glulam and associated steelwork components
On-site pre-assembly and installation, including provision of cranes and temporary works

The subcontractor must comply with the technical requirements outlined in the project specification, including:

Manufacture of glulam beams and components to the specified standards and strength class
Sourcing timber from certified sustainable suppliers (FSC/PEFC or equivalent)
Compliance with BS EN 1090 for associated steelwork and CE/UKCA marking
Preparation and submission of fabrication shop drawings, inspection and test plans, and quality assurance documentation
Coordination of logistics for delivery and installation, including road closures and lifting operations

Interested subcontractors must demonstrate:

Proven experience in the design, fabrication, and supply of large-scale glulam or engineered timber bridges
Technical competence in working to relevant British and European standards
Robust health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems
Appropriate certifications (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and familiarity with the Specification for Highway Works and DMRB
Capability to support the project's low-carbon and sustainability objectives

To express your interest and receive further details-including pre-qualification requirements and tender timelines-please respond to this notice by 04.11.2025.

Timeline

Published Date :

27th Oct 2025 Yesterday

Deadline :

4th Nov 2025 in a 7 days

Contract Start :

1st Apr 2026

Contract End :

1st Aug 2028

Tender Regions

CPV Codes

44212100 - Bridge

44212120 - Structures of bridges

3419100 - Timber products

44212110 - Bridge sections

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

Keywords

timber products

processed wood

planed timber

wood boards

wood planks

construction timber goods

bridge

structural span

viaduct

footbridge

crossing structure

bridge sections

prefabricated span units

girders

modular bridge panels

prefabricated bridge components

structures of bridges

bridge frameworks

bridge superstructures

bridge structural systems

bridge decks

footbridge construction

pedestrian overpass build

walkway span erection

pedestrian crossing bridge

urban footpath span

non‑vehicular bridge build

walkway infrastructure bridge

footwalk superstructure

pedestrian link structure

light-span footbridge

Tender Lot Details

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Workflows

Status :

Open

Procedure :

OpenOJEU

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

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Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Tender

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

Possible Competitors

1 Possible Competitors