Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames - LTC - Bridge Bearings

The Lower Thames Crossing Roads North Programme is seeking expressions of interest from organisations with experience in the design support, manufacture, supply and installation of bridge bearings for major highway and infrastructure projects.The scope comprises the provision of specialist bridge bearing product and methodology support to our Design Partner during the development of the detailed design, followed by the manufacture, supply, delivery and installation of bridge bearings to 16 structures across the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North project.As part of our procurement planning, we are seeking to better understand market capability, capacity and preferred delivery models to help inform the final procurement strategy and packaging approach. Through this PQQ, we are looking to engage with experienced suppliers who can provide innovative, durable and cost-effective bridge bearing solutions whilst supporting collaborative design development and safe, efficient installation.What We're Looking ForWe would like to hear from organisations with experience in one or more of the following:Proven experience in the design support, manufacture and installation of bridge bearings for major highway and infrastructure projects.Experience of working collaboratively with design consultants and principal contractors during detailed design development.Appropriate quality management systems.Relevant health, safety and environmental accreditations.Capability to manufacture and deliver products to programme requirements.Resources and expertise to undertake installation activities safely and efficiently.Experience of working within National Highways or similar major infrastructure environments is desirable.We welcome responses from organisations of all sizes, including SMEs, either independently or as part of a consortium, joint venture or wider supply chain arrangement.How to ApplyIf you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the attached Bridge Bearings Package Eligibility Criteria Questionnaire and return it to the Supply Chain Team by 13.11.26 at:BBLTCProcurementandSupplyChain@balfourbeatty.comPlease ensure all sections of the questionnaire are completed, as this will help us gain a full understanding of your organisation's capability, capacity and relevant experience. The qualification questions have been designed to assess your ability to meet Balfour Beatty and Lower Thames Crossing supply chain requirements and will help inform the final procurement strategy for these works.We are particularly interested in understanding your experience in providing technical support during design development, your manufacturing and installation capabilities, available capacity, and your preferred delivery model for supporting major infrastructure projects. Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus), Structural products, Structures and parts of structures, Structural products and parts except prefabricated buildings, Construction work, Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work, Engineering works and construction works, Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways, Structures construction work, Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, Engineering services, Engineering design services Contract start: 2027-10-01T00:00:00+01:00 Contract end: 2030-11-01T00:00:00Z Suitable for SMEs Suitable for VCSEs