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JV SCS Multi-Site Utility Connection Works

SCS JV

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24 Jul 2026 at 11:10

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Summary of the contracting process

SCS JV is procuring contestable utility connection works across several active construction sites in London. The requirement covers design, procurement, excavation, installation, testing and commissioning of primary power, water and telecommunications infrastructure. Power works include HV and LV distribution cables, substations, transformers and jointing; water works include main connections, metering, chlorination and site distribution pipework; telecommunications works include ducting, chambers, fibre integration, cable pulling and terminations. The work is classified as construction of pipelines, communication and power lines (CPV 45231000), with related water, electricity and telecommunications construction activities. Delivery will take place in high-density urban environments across London, with the scope potentially delivered as a combined multi-utility package or divided by utility trade.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: SCS JV invited applications and offers from suitably qualified and accredited Independent Connection Providers, Self-Lay Providers and multi-utility contractors. The deadline set for submissions was 19 August 2026 at 17:00. The intended contract period runs from 4 January 2027 to 4 September 2034. The estimated value is £2.5 million to £5 million, based on a per-site average rather than a stated total across all sites. The buyer may award the work as one multi-utility package or split it into water, power and telecommunications lots, depending on the quality of responses. The tender is for works, and the published requirement refers to delivery under relevant utility adoption and infrastructure standards.

This opportunity suits established ICPs, SLPs and multi-utility contractors able to design and deliver utility connections from procurement through commissioning. Relevant capability includes HV and LV cable installation, substation bases, transformer positioning and jointing; water main connections, boundary boxes, pressure testing, chlorination, sampling and adoption preparation; and Openreach, Virgin Media or alternative network-compliant ducting, chambers, fibre integration and terminations. Suppliers must be experienced in dense London construction environments, including NRSWA compliance, Section 50 and 171 licensing, traffic management and London Borough or TfL permitting. Delivery teams need competence in congested underground services, PAS 128 Type B/A utility mapping and GPR scanning before excavation. Compliance with London NRMM emissions requirements and FORS Silver or Gold delivery standards is also expected.

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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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24a359c0-724d-4e2e-882b-7f54ed7bb920
Publication Source
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

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