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Manpower Support for High Voltage Feeder Cable Renewal

Transport for London

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11 Sep 2026 at 09:22

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London plans to procure manpower support for renewing high-voltage feeder cables across its network. The service will provide experienced, multi-skilled operatives to install high-voltage power cables and cable route management systems in rail and tunnel environments. The work includes handling cables weighing about 20 kg per metre, operating London Underground cable trains, moving cable drums of up to 5 metric tonnes, using cable winches and associated equipment, and supporting cable pulling, routing and positioning. The requirement is for commercial or industrial worker supply services. Delivery is across the TfL network in the United Kingdom, with the operational environment centred on London Underground infrastructure. The planned requirement relates to the installation of the first cable section and is expected to involve approximately 800 shifts over 12 months.

This procurement is at the planning stage: TfL has stated an intention to procure, but it is not yet an invitation to tender. The expected method is a selective competitive flexible procedure, with electronic submissions allowed in English. The requirement is a single planned lot, with an estimated value of £450,000 excluding VAT and £540,000 including VAT. TfL expects the next notice on 18 December 2026. Its indicative timetable gives 25 January 2027 for enquiries, 8 February 2027 at 17:00 UTC for submissions and 15 March 2027 for the award decision. The planned contract period is 26 April 2027 to 25 April 2028. The procurement is above the relevant threshold and is linked to a framework process.

The work is likely to suit specialist labour providers, rail engineering contractors and cable installation businesses able to supply teams with proven high-voltage and heavy-cable experience. Suppliers should be prepared to provide operatives who are competent, trained and able to work safely within TfL’s operational environment, including rail and tunnel settings. Relevant capability includes installing and handling high-voltage cables and cable management systems, operating London Underground cable trains, moving heavy cable drums, using cable winches, and carrying out cable pulling, routing and positioning. Businesses with access to a sufficiently large pool of suitably qualified personnel will be better placed to support the planned shift requirement. Experience of working around live or operational transport infrastructure and delivering disciplined, safety-critical installation support should be particularly relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manpower Support for High Voltage Feeder Cable Renewal

Notice Description

Provision of experienced multi-skilled operatives to support the installation of High Voltage (HV) cable infrastructure across the TfL network. The service includes installation of HV Cable Route Management Systems (CRMS) and HV power cables weighing approximately 20 kg per metre. The supplier shall provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel with demonstrated expertise in heavy cable installation activities, including: Installation and handling of HV cables and associated cable management systems. Operation of London Underground cable trains. Delivery, movement, and handling of cable drums weighing up to 5 metric tonnes. Use of cable winches and associated equipment for cable installation works. Support for cable pulling, routing, positioning, and associated installation activities in rail and tunnel environments. An estimated requirement of approximately 800 shifts is anticipated over a 12-month period to support the installation of the first cable section. All resources must be competent, trained, and capable of working safely within the TfL operational environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f798
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086210-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Dec 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

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