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Tender

24 Jul 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by SCS JV, is focused on the "JV SCS Multi-Site Utility Connection Works," aimed at improving utility infrastructures across several construction sites in London. This tender, categorised under construction work for pipelines, communication, and power lines, identifies the precise delivery location as London, UK. The current phase is the Tender stage, with the process having started on 24th July 2026, and bids required by 19th August 2026. The contract, valued between £2,500,000 and £5,000,000, is set to commence on 4th January 2027 and conclude on 4th September 2034. The procurement method details were unspecified in the document, and the process involves potential division into trade-specific lots for power, water, and telecommunications.

This tender opens up opportunities for Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), Self-Lay Providers (SLPs), and multi-utility contractors, offering a significant growth avenue for businesses experienced in the design, procurement, and installation of primary utility infrastructures. Businesses with a proven track record in operating within high-density urban settings and compliance with industry norms like NRSWA and Low Emission Standards in London will find themselves suitably positioned to compete. The contract includes multi-faceted work on power, water, and telecommunications systems, making it particularly relevant to those with complex project handling capabilities in these sectors.

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Notice Title

JV SCS Multi-Site Utility Connection Works

Notice Description

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and accredited Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), Self-Lay Providers (SLPs), and multi-utility contractors to deliver contestable utility connection works across several active construction sites in London. Please note that the estimated contract value shown is based on a per site average. The works encompass the design, procurement, excavation, installation, testing, and commissioning of primary utility infrastructure for: - Power (HV/LV distribution and substation connections) - Water (Main tapping, metering, chlorination, and adoption prep) - Telecommunications (Ducting, chambers, and fibre integration) SCOPE OF WORKS BY UTILITY a) Power Infrastructure: - Installation of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) cables. - Substation base construction, transformer positioning, and jointing. - Delivery of contestable works under UK Power Networks (UKPN) adoption standards. b) Water Infrastructure: - Main connections, boundary box installations, and site distribution pipework. - Pressure testing, chlorination, and water sampling under Thames Water / Affinity Water standards. c) Telecoms & Communications: - Installation of Openreach / Virgin Media / Altnets compliant ducting and footway chambers. - Cable pulling, lead-in installation, and box terminations. LONDON OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS & SITE CONDITIONS Contracts will take place in high-density urban environments. Bidders must demonstrate proven capability in managing: - NRSWA Compliance & Highway Authorities: Securing Section 50/171 licenses, managing Traffic Management (TM) schemes, and adhering to London Borough / TfL permit systems. - Sub-surface Utilities: Operating in congested underground service environments utilizing PAS 128 (Type B/A) utility mapping and GPR scanning prior to excavation. - Low Emission Requirements: Compliance with London's NRMM (Non-Road Mobile Machinery) emissions standards and FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Silver/Gold for site deliveries. CONTRACTUAL STRUCTURE We reserve the right to award this scope as a single multi-utility package or split the requirements into trade-specific lots (Water, Power, Telecoms) depending on response quality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24a359c0-724d-4e2e-882b-7f54ed7bb920
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43e8bdd-df47-4469-8bcb-7533889a00e7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines

45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 4 Sep 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCS JV
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4DA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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