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LTC - Gantry Wind Tunnel Testing

Descriptions

National Highways is seeking to procure a supplier to undertake aerodynamic testing of all gantry types 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. low-carbon construction.

Our ambition is to deliver the UK's greenest road, and to do the right thing for local communities and the environment. We can only achieve this with the support of our supply chain, and it is therefore critical that for any supplier to be successful in winning work on LTC, they must demonstrate commitments to supporting delivery of our ambitions:

- Supporting LTC to leave a skills legacy for the local community. This means recruiting a local workforce and upskilling the supply chain to enable meaningful progression into higher paid higher skilled work.

- Delivering LTC with the lowest practicable carbon. This includes adoption of our 'zero emissions' intent, eradication of diesel on site and promotion of alternative sustainable fuels.

- Helping to create successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, such as apprenticeships, and inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement.

Timeline

Published Date :

6th Aug 2025 1 month ago

Deadline :

20th Aug 2025 17 days ago

Contract Start :

2nd Jan 2026

Contract End :

1st Jan 2028

Tender Regions

North West

South West

North East

East of England

Yorkshire and The Humber

South East

East Midlands

West Midlands

Ireland

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

London

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71632000 - Technical testing services

Keywords

technical consultancy

engineering evaluation

feasibility diagnostics

performance optimization

system review

design auditing

process modelling

procedural enhancement

risk assessment advisory

technical feasibility study

technical inspection

testing verification

performance validation

functional auditing

structural integrity checks

safety inspection

conformity evaluation

nondestructive testing

compliance auditing

quality verification

technical equipment testing

metrological verification

control instrument calibration

performance certification

prototype trial testing

system compliance validation

test bench analysis

calibration protocol application

Tender Lot Details

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Details

Notice Type :

Open opportunity

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

TenderBase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Region :

North Region

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Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Designation :

Chief Executive Officer

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk

Possible Competitors

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