--- title: "Communications Cabling COMM7 and Building Energy Management System COMM17 Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-808c5198-6643-46d2-a7de-a06e6c359202" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-808c5198-6643-46d2-a7de-a06e6c359202" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-808c5198-6643-46d2-a7de-a06e6c359202.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-808c5198-6643-46d2-a7de-a06e6c359202.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANTHRO JV" published: "2025-12-18" --- # Communications Cabling COMM7 and Building Energy Management System COMM17 Framework Buyer: ANTHRO JV Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-808c5198-6643-46d2-a7de-a06e6c359202 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-808c5198-6643-46d2-a7de-a06e6c359202) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-808c5198-6643-46d2-a7de-a06e6c359202.json) ## Summary An opportunity for suppliers has arisen through a tender issued by Anthro JV for the provision of communications cabling and a building energy management system, under a framework agreement, at the new HS2 Old Oak Common station in West London. This tender, titled "Communications Cabling COMM7 and Building Energy Management System COMM17 Framework," falls under the telecommunications cable category with CPV code 32521000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 8th January 2026. The contract is set to commence on 30th October 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2030. The potential contract value ranges from £5,000,000 to £10,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of telecommunications cables and building energy management systems. Companies with expertise in these areas can gain long-term revenue streams and establish strong partnerships with the UK’s largest infrastructure projects. Suited for established enterprises capable of delivering large-scale quantities (300,000 metres for communications cabling and 230,000 metres for building cabling), this tender could allow for expansion or diversification into infrastructure projects, enhancing both market presence and portfolio. Participants should be prepared to engage in a comprehensive five-stage procurement process that includes pre-qualification and an evaluation of technical and commercial criteria. ## Notice We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to supply cables for the COMM7 Communications System, structured cabling system and security cable with a current estimated quantity of 300,000 metres and COMM17 cabling with a current estimated quantity of 230,000 metres for the Building Energy Management System (BEMS) under a framework agreement. HS2 Old Oak Common (OOC) is a new high-speed rail station being built as part of the High Speed 2 (HS2) project - the UK's flagship rail infrastructure initiative. Once constructed Old Oak Common will be the largest newly built station in the UK. A key interchange between HS2, Elizabeth Line, Great Western Railway (GWR), and Heathrow Express services. Situated in West London, between North Acton and Willesden Junction and built on the site of the former Old Oak Common Railway depot. HS2 station will provide six high-speed Sub-surface platforms and eight conventional surface platforms for Great Western Main Line services (GWML) the combined station design will handle up to 250,000 passengers per day. Procurement Process: Anthro procurement process consists of five stages as outlined below: Stage 1 -Expression of Interest and CompeteFor pre-qualification During this stage potential bidders are encouraged to Complete and return the NDA to the procurement lead and register as a Supplier on Asite Marketplace - access to Asite if free. Stage 2 - Shortlist created on CompeteFor Following the closing date on CompeteFor Anthro will create a shortlist of suppliers who we will invite to complete Anthro's PQQ. At this stage Anthro will also undertake Financial due diligence checks on perspective bidders Stage 3 - Invitation to Tender Pack issued to Bidders. To be invited to this stage of the process, there must be a signed NDA in place between a potential bidder and Anthro Solutions. Bidders are required to achieve a minimum Red Flag financial rating of Bronze. Potential bidders must be registered on Asite to be invited to view / access Tender documents. Our Tender documents consist of the following: - Instructions to bidders - Scope of Requirements - Quality Assessment criteria - Pricing schedule - Proposed Terms and Conditions of contract - Supporting documentation In the interest of transparency and fairness, all bidders are required to follow the instructions as set out in the Tender Pack. Stage 4 - Evaluation Following the tender closing date, Anthro will undertake a technical and commercial assessment. During this time, we will liaise with bidders in relation to technical and commercial queries (post tender questions). Following the conclusion of the technical and commercial review and an approved PQQ Anthro will shortlist bidders further, inviting those shortlisted bidders to post tender discussions and negotiations. Stage 5 - Recommendation and Award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/128c467b-1a12-40a9-9849-60b9c4decefd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANTHRO JV | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC4M 9BR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Cordwainer | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32521000 - Telecommunications cable ## Release History - 18 Dec 2025 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/128c467b-1a12-40a9-9849-60b9c4decefd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/128c467b-1a12-40a9-9849-60b9c4decefd 18th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=104541455 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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