# JV SCS Multi-Site Utility Connection Works

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [SCS JV](/buyers/scs-jv/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £5,000,000
- Published: 24 July 2026
- Planned start: 4 January 2027
- Planned end: 4 September 2034
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: b43e8bdd-df47-4469-8bcb-7533889a00e7-908148
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24a359c0-724d-4e2e-882b-7f54ed7bb920

## Description

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\.

## Related contract awards

- [Temporary Propping Framework Agreement](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-cc3d140b-48f7-49c9-b4fd-ecd05faf7a1e): SCS JV
- [Pre-cast Concrete L-Shape Retaining Walls](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-8e31d264-06d9-4ba3-a7fe-6e3694023d96): SCS JV
- [HS2 Main Works S1 & S2, WP088 Sparayed Waterproofing](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-cfcad9ed-1b14-4bb4-997d-ee117627d9b1): SCS JV

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b43e8bdd-df47-4469-8bcb-7533889a00e7-908148)