JV SCS Multi-Site Utility Connection Works

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.