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Manpower Support for High Voltage Feeder Cable Renewal

Issued by Transport for London · via UK Find a Tender Service

Published: 11 Sept 2026
Closes: 8 Feb 2027, 17:00 UTC
Value: GBP 450,000
Reference: ocds-h6vhtk-06f798
Location: United Kingdom
Sector: Energy & Power
Type: services

At a glance

Transport for London in United Kingdom has published a request for information in energy & power: “Manpower Support for High Voltage Feeder Cable Renewal”. Submissions close on 8 February 2027, 90 days from today. The stated value is GBP 450,000. Quote reference ocds-h6vhtk-06f798 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 25 notices from this buyer since 2026, 21 of them currently open. There are 117 open energy & power notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

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Details

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.

Context for bidders

We hold 25 notices from Transport for London, going back to August 2026 — 21 of them still open. They buy mostly in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Infrastructure and IT & Telecom. There are 117 open Energy & Power tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 90 days.

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