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Manpower Support for High Voltage Feeder Cable Renewal
Transport for London · Public undertaking
In brief
Transport for London has announced plans to buy recruitment work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The estimated value is £450,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 26 April 2027.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 5pm, Monday 25 January 2027
- Bids by
- 5pm, Monday 8 February 2027
Competition
Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 72 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
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.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: supplier.ariba.com.
- Send clarification questions before 5pm, Monday 25 January 2027.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Monday 8 February 2027. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 086210-2026
About the buyer
Transport for LondonLast 12 months
Procurements
377Awards
150Suppliers it has used most for recruitment
- 1stinrail Limited1 contract
- Cleshar Contract Services Limited1 contract
- Colas Rail Ltd1 contract
- GPX Engineering Ltd1 contract
- Harsco Rail Limited1 contract
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From notice 086210-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.