National Highways is looking for insurance suppliers for the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC).

Valued at up to £75m, the contract is expected to run for just shy of seven years from 30 November 2026 to 19 November 2033.

The contract is split into nine lots:

  • Lot 1: Contractor all risks, primary public liability (£2.5m), delay in start up and terrorism – estimated value £65m
  • Lot 2: Excess public liability limit £22.5m in excess of £2.5m – estimated value £2.5m
  • Lot 3: Excess public liability limit £25m in excess of £25m – estimated value £1.5m
  • Lot 4: Excess public liability limit £50m in excess of £50m – estimated value £2m
  • Lot 5: Excess public liability limit £150m in excess of £100m – estimated value £2m
  • Lot 6: Excess public liability limit £250m in excess of £250m – estimated value £1m
  • Lot 7: Environmental liability limit £10m (£20m in the aggregate) – estimated value £500,000
  • Lot 8: Environmental liability limit £20m in excess of £10m (£40m in the aggregate) – estimated value £250,000
  • Lot 9: Environmental liability limit £20m in excess of £30m (£40m in the aggregate) – estimated value £250,000

Those wishing to participate in the contract must submit an enquiry by 15 July, after which tenders will be due on 31 July.

Full details of the contract and how to apply can be found here.