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title: "Supply and Installation of fibre optic and RF cables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036c3e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2022-09-28"
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# Supply and Installation of fibre optic and RF cables

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036c3e

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027219-2022 |
| 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 |
| 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 | £800,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2022 at 14:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027219-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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