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title: "Manpower Support for High Voltage Feeder Cable Renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f798"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Transport for London"
published: "2026-09-11"
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# Manpower Support for High Voltage Feeder Cable Renewal

Buyer: Transport for London  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f798

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086210-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Dec 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2027 - 26 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Transport for London |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79623000 - Supply services of commercial or industrial workers

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2026 at 09:22 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086210-2026
  11th September 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.ariba.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-059afb
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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