Lower Thames Crossing - Kent Roads - site Cleaning
SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITEDEstimated Value
£300,000 – £1,000,000
Deadline
18 September 2026
10 days remaining
Published
3 September 2026
Type
goods
Overview
The scope of works comprises the provision of all necessary management, supervision, labour, cleaning materials, consumables, plant and equipment required to undertake cleaning services at the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Kent Roads offices in Gravesend. The works will include maintaining the office accommodation, welfare facilities, kitchens, toilets, communal areas and associated spaces to a consistently high standard of cleanliness and hygiene, in accordance with the project requirements, agreed cleaning schedules and all relevant health and safety legislation.
The subcontractor will be responsible for providing suitably trained and competent personnel, together with appropriate supervision, to ensure the services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required standard. All cleaning products, materials and equipment must be suitable for their intended use and compliant with relevant COSHH requirements.
All operatives undertaking the works must hold a valid CSCS card and Highways Passports. The Lower Thames Crossing is a new road that will improve connections between Essex and Kent through a tunnel beneath the River Thames.
Additional details
Our purpose is to drive change in how infrastructure is delivered-connecting people to jobs and businesses to opportunities, while leaving a lasting skills legacy for local communities and championing biodiversity and low-carbon construction. To support the project's ambitions, we are committed to publishing opportunities on Contracts Finder to provide full visibility to SMEs and local subcontractors.
This widens access to the Lower Thames Crossing supply chain, encourages participation from smaller and locally based businesses, supports regional growth and ensures that organisations of all sizes have a fair opportunity to compete. Our ambition is to deliver the UK's greenest road while doing the right thing for local communities and the environment.
Achieving this will require the support of our supply chain. Any supplier seeking to secure work on the Lower Thames Crossing must therefore demonstrate its commitment to supporting the following project ambitions: Leaving a skills legacy for the local community by recruiting locally and upskilling the workforce to enable meaningful progression into higher-paid and higher-skilled employment.
Delivering the Lower Thames Crossing with the lowest practicable carbon, including supporting our zero-emissions ambitions, reducing the use of diesel on site and promoting alternative sustainable fuels and working practices. Creating opportunities through early-career roles, including apprenticeships, and inspiring young people to consider careers in construction through STEM engagement.
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The contract is for a subcontractor to provide full office cleaning services at the Lower Thames Crossing Kent Roads site in Gravesend, including management, labour, materials and equipment, and to meet health‑and‑safety and sustainability expectations.
Requirements
- All operatives must hold a valid CSCS card
- All operatives must hold a valid Highways Passport
- Cleaning products, materials and equipment must comply with COSHH regulations
- Personnel must be suitably trained and competent for the work
- Provider must deliver services safely, efficiently and to the agreed cleaning schedule
- Compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Provide management and supervision for the cleaning contract
- Supply all labour, cleaning consumables, plant and equipment needed on site
- Clean and maintain office accommodation, welfare facilities, kitchens, toilets and communal areas to a high standard of hygiene
- Follow the agreed cleaning schedules and project‑specific requirements
- Ensure all cleaning products used are COSHH‑compliant
- Maintain records of staff CSCS cards and Highways Passports
How to Read This Tender
- 1Look for the sections on "Health & Safety" and "COSHH" – they define the chemicals and procedures you must follow.
- 2The requirement for a CSCS card and Highways Passport is a hard eligibility filter; you must prove you have these before you can bid.
- 3Check the cleaning schedule details (frequency, times, areas) in the full tender documents – they determine the labour and resource levels you need to price.
- 4Pay attention to the sustainability and local‑skills ambitions – they may affect the social‑value scoring and could be a differentiator for SMEs.
- 5Confirm the contract length and any notice periods for termination; these affect cash‑flow planning.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with a local recruitment agency to demonstrate the "local hiring" ambition and boost your social‑value score.
- If you lack the full range of equipment, consider subcontracting part of the work to another SME and clearly outline the split in your bid.
- Highlight any existing green cleaning credentials or carbon‑reduction initiatives you have – they align with the project's low‑carbon goals.
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SKANSKA CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
3 September 2026
Submission deadline
18 September 2026
Notice type
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