Tender: Glulam Timber Bridge Design, Fabrication and Installation – Lower Thames Crossing (North of the Thames)

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Balfour Beatty is seeking a subcontractor for the input design, fabrication, supply and installation of a glulam timber bridge as part of the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames infrastructure programme. The package includes design development in collaboration with the Permanent Works Designer (Arup), fabrication of the glulam superstructure to EN 14080 (GL24h, Douglas Fir, PRF adhesive), supply and delivery of all glulam and associated steelwork components, and on-site pre-assembly and installation including provision of cranes and temporary works. The subcontractor must manufacture to specified standards and strength class, source timber from certified sustainable suppliers (FSC/PEFC or equivalent), comply with BS EN 1090 and CE/UKCA marking for steelwork, submit fabrication shop drawings, inspection and test plans and QA documentation, and coordinate logistics such as road closures and lifting operations. Interested parties must demonstrate proven experience in large-scale glulam or engineered timber bridges, competence with relevant British and European standards, robust health, safety, environmental and quality management systems, appropriate certifications (for example 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 is required. Respond by 04.11.2025 to express interest and receive further details.