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title: "Construction of small bore trenchless ducts for fibre optic communications cabling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036305"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2022-08-25"
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# Construction of small bore trenchless ducts for fibre optic communications cabling

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036305

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023828-2022 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 14:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023828-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

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