en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK National Highways is establishing a Specialist Technical and Professional Services (StaPS) framework for the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, aimed at providing technical consultancy, engineering advice, research and innovation, as well as evaluation and review of projects, policies and standards (including post-implementation reviews) in areas such as roads, structures (including tunnels), highway infrastructure, operations, environmental sustainability, and health and safety.

This procurement is being carried out by National Highways Ltd., the current promoter of the A122 Lower Thames Crossing. In the Autumn Budget 2025 statement, the government committed to providing public funding to complete the publicly funded works for the project, representing the final part of government support intended to enable the private sector to advance the construction and long-term operation of the crossing. The government's current preferred financing option is the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model, which will assume some or all of the functions, rights and responsibilities of National Highways Ltd. in the construction and long-term operation of the A122 Lower Thames Crossing, as well as any other related assets within this Regulated Asset Base (or other financing option).

The total value of the framework is £16,666,666.67 (excluding VAT), or £20,000,000 including VAT. The contract duration is from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2032, with a possible extension to 31 December 2034.

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