Planning

Construction of small bore trenchless ducts for fibre optic communications cabling

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

25 Aug 2022 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington is planning a tender for the construction of small bore trenchless ducts for fibre optic communications cabling. The procurement falls under the construction works category with a contract value of £5,300,000. The aim is to link two sides of the NPL site using high spec fibre optic cables. The contracting authority is open to different compliant proposals, with the contract to be let on a design and build basis. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 25th August 2022.

This procurement process by the National Physical Laboratory offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in construction and civil engineering works, especially those experienced in fibre optic communications. Companies interested in innovative technologies such as horizontal directional drilling or micro tunnelling will find this tender appealing. Interested parties should focus on providing solutions that ensure future resilience and comply with specific cabling requirements. With a focus on small bore underground ducts, this tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the construction industry looking to engage with a body governed by public law like the NPL.

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Notice Title

Construction of small bore trenchless ducts for fibre optic communications cabling

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington wishes to engage with the supply chain who design and construct small bore underground ducts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL needs to link the two side of its Teddington site with high spec fibre optic cables. It is envisaged that horizontal directional drilling or micro tunnelling technologies will be employed, though NPL is open to other compliant proposals. To ensure future resilience 4 parallel ducts are required and due to the congested nature of the site a maximum of 4 access chambers/pits can be accommodated over the 800m run. A consistent temperature must be maintained within the ducts. The contract will be let on a design and build basis, using an NEC4 form of contract. During the design phase the contractor will coordinate with the cabling contractor providing the fibre optic cables to ensure the design of the duct and access chambers/pits complies with the acceptable bend radius on the cables and with any other specific cabling requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036305
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023828-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Mandy Morgan
Contact Email
mandy.morgan@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089773222

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

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