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title: "Construction of small bore trenchless ducts for fibre optic communications cabling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036c39"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2022-09-28"
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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-036c39

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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. This procurement falls under the works category with a value of £5,300,000 GBP. NPL aims to connect its Teddington site with high-spec fibre optic cables using technologies like horizontal directional drilling or micro tunneling. The tender includes the need for four parallel ducts and up to four access chambers along an 800m run, requiring consistent internal temperature maintenance. The contract will follow a design and build approach using an NEC4 form. The communication for future notice regarding this tender is scheduled for September 28, 2022.

The procurement process initiated by NPL can create opportunities for businesses involved in construction work and civil engineering. Companies capable of designing and constructing small bore underground ducts, especially experienced in fibre optic communications, would be well-suited to compete. The NPL is open to innovative proposals that meet the project requirements. Interested parties are invited to participate in pre-tender market engagement to understand contractual considerations and join the Teams call on October 5, 2022. For further details, potential bidders should reach out to Mandy Morgan at NPL. This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to engage in a technically advanced infrastructure project within the UK.

## 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. 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 Not

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027210-2022 |
| 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 | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Sep 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

- 28 Sep 2022 at 14:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027210-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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