Tender brief
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.
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