Balfour Beatty - Roads North of the Thames-LTC - Soil Testing and Agricultural Land Classifications Surveys Works

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    "description": "We are inviting expressions of interest from qualified and experienced subcontractors for the delivery of Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) surveys, soil texture testing, and soil nutrient analysis as part of the Lower Thames Crossing Roads North of the Thames infrastructure programme.\r\nThis package will include:\r\n\r\nALC Surveys at predictive auger locations not previously assessed during earlier surveys, including collection of topsoil samples for texture testing.\r\n\r\nSoil Texture Testing at existing auger locations where laboratory data is currently unavailable.\r\n\r\nSoil Nutrient Testing through topsoil and subsoil sampling at various locations to inform habitat creation, Ancient Woodland translocation, and agricultural land reinstatement.\r\n\r\nThe subcontractor must comply with the technical requirements outlined in the project specification, including:\r\n\r\nAdherence to DEFRA ALC guidelines and relevant British Standards (e.g., BS 3882 for topsoil).\r\nAccredited laboratory testing for soil texture and nutrient analysis (ISO 17025 or equivalent).\r\nPreparation and submission of sampling plans, inspection and test plans, and quality assurance documentation.\r\nCoordination of logistics for sample collection and delivery, ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.\r\n\r\nInterested subcontractors must demonstrate:\r\n\r\nProven experience in ALC surveys and soil testing for major infrastructure projects.\r\nTechnical competence in soil classification, texture, and nutrient analysis to British and European standards.\r\nRobust health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.\r\nAppropriate certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and familiarity with environmental and agricultural reinstatement requirements.\r\nCapability to support the project\u0027s sustainability and biodiversity objectives.\r\n\r\nTo express your interest and receive further details-including pre-qualification requirements and tender timelines-please respond to this notice by 25.11.2025.\r\n\r\nAdditional information: 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 and businesses to opportunities, leaving a skills legacy for the local community and construction industry, all whilst restoring nature and drawing a new blueprint for low-carbon construction.\r\n\r\nOur ambition is to deliver the UK\u0027s 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:\r\n\r\n\u2022 Delivering the works through a \u0027zero emissions\u0027 solution, and not using diesel on site in any plant or machinery.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Supporting us to leave a skills legacy for the local community, by not only recruiting locally, but upskilling your workforce to enable meaningful progression into higher paid higher skilled work.\r\n\r\n\u2022 Helping to facilitate successful opportunities by providing early careers roles, as well as inspiring young people into construction through delivery of STEM engagement.",
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        "description": "How to apply, please complete the attached Soil \u0026 ALC testing Surveys Eligibility Criteria by the 25.11.25. then submit to the Supply Chain Team at BBLTCProcurementandSupplyChain@balfourbeatty.com.\r\n\r\nPlease make\r\nShow less description\r\nsure to complete the eligibility criteria section of the PQQ fully, as missing information might affect your chance to move forward to the next stage. The following questions are designed as \u0027Qualification Questions\u0027 to assess your organisations ability to meet Balfour Beatty\u0027s and Lower Thames Crossing\u0027s supply chain requirements requirements.\r\n\r\nPlease note this is by no means a guarantee of any work",
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