Open tender · United Kingdom · Services
Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Owner Controlled Insurance Programme (OCIP) for Follow Insurers
National Highways Limited in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Owner Controlled Insurance Programme (OCIP) for Follow Insurers”. Bids close on 21 October 2026, 16:00 BST; the estimated value is £56 million. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
Insurance cover for the Lower Thames Crossing construction, for insurers able to follow a lead insurer's policy
National Highways needs follow insurers to provide insurance cover matching the appointed lead insurer's contract of insurance policy for the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing. Four lots are being let: Contractor All Risks with primary public liability, Delay in Start Up and Terrorism, plus three excess public liability layers. The contract runs from 31 December 2026 to 30 December 2033.
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £56 million
- Contract period
- 31 December 2026 to 30 December 2033, 7 years
- How bids are judged
- Quality 65%, Commercial price 25%, Social Value 10%; tenderers must pass all PSQ criteria and rank highest to reach 100% co-insurance per lot
- Published
- 24 Sep 2026
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