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title: "NPL - Cross Site Time Fibre (CSTF)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-996c3934-a364-4cc4-bb61-381067561f67"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
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# NPL - Cross Site Time Fibre (CSTF)

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-996c3934-a364-4cc4-bb61-381067561f67

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking tenders for a construction project titled "NPL - Cross Site Time Fibre (CSTF)" in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. The project involves linking two sides of the site with fibre optic cables using horizontal directional drilling or micro tunnelling technologies. The contract will be awarded on a design and build basis, with a contract period starting from February 3, 2023, to February 3, 2025. The tender deadline for submissions is December 9, 2022, under the open procedure (above threshold) procurement method.

This tender by NPL presents opportunities for businesses in the construction industry to bid for the design and construction work required to implement the fibre optic cable project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses with expertise in construction works and experience in design and build contracts are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties should register with Bravo and contact Connor.Lyons@turntown.co.uk to be added to the tender opportunity.

## Notice

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. Additional information: Registration with Bravo is required so if not already registered, please follow the below link: Link: https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com/web/login.html > press 'register' Once registered, please contact Connor.Lyons@turntown.co.uk to be added to the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a523379e-e5a7-4340-bf44-28e3e75f9f07 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2023 - 3 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a523379e-e5a7-4340-bf44-28e3e75f9f07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a523379e-e5a7-4340-bf44-28e3e75f9f07
  3rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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