Highways England · Awarded contract
Awarded

Early Works for Lower Thames Crossing: North Portal and Tunnelling Spoil Disposal Services

Awarded 13 Jul 2021

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Awarded13 Jul 2021
Value£571,582.50
RegionLondon
CategoryInfrastructure
Ended 3y 4mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 13 July 2021Expired 29 June 2023

Highways England awarded a contract to Ingrebourne Valley Limited for early works related to the Lower Thames Crossing project, specifically the North Portal and tunnelling spoil disposal services.

The contract, valued at £571,582.5, covers the receipt and disposal of spoil arising from the excavation of the North Portal and tunnels.

The Lower Thames Crossing involves two bored tunnels beneath the River Thames, with the North Portal located on the north shore east of the old Tilbury B Power station site.

Highways England identified Ingrebourne Valley Limited as the only suitable supplier through a prior market engagement process and awarded the contract under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

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