Planning

Supply and Installation of fibre optic and RF cables

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

28 Sep 2022 at 14:52

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory in Teddington has a planned procurement for the supply and installation of fibre optic and RF cables. The project involves constructing underground ducts for cabling at its Teddington Campus in the UK. The procurement aims to engage with the supply chain to deliver single-mode polarisation-maintaining and hollow core fibre optic cables. The planned tender includes a two-stage NEC4 design and build contract, with a pre-tender market engagement session scheduled for interested contractors on October 5th, 2022.

This tender opportunity by the National Physical Laboratory presents a chance for contractors specialised in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to participate in a significant infrastructure project. Businesses in the telecommunications and construction industries with expertise in cable supply and installation are well-suited to compete. Interested parties should engage with NPL to secure their participation and get involved in shaping the future of this high-value procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of fibre optic and RF cables

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington wishes to engage with the supply chain who supply and install RF cables and bespoke fibre optic cables including single-mode polarisation-maintaining and hollow core.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL is constructing 4 underground ducts, c. 800m in length and 6m below ground, between the north and south ends of its Teddington Campus. Approximately 50 fibre optic cables and 50 RF cables are required. The work will be let as a two-stage NEC4 design and build contract. During the design phase the contractor will work with NPL scientists to agree the design and specification for the Fibre Optic cables and with the tunnelling contractor to ensure that the ducts are designed to suit these high specification cables. The ducts will be constructed by NPLs tunnelling contractor and on completion the cabling contractor will install, terminate, test, and demonstrate the installation. Additional information: The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is looking to conduct pre-tender market engagement to understand any contractual considerations that will encourage participation. Interested contractors are invited to join a Teams call on Wednesday 5th October 2022 at 2pm. Please secure your place by e-mailing Nick Etherton (nick.etherton@turntown.co.uk) no later than 16:00 on Friday 30th September 2022

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036c3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027219-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Mandy Morgan
Contact Email
mandy.morgan@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089436731

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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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