Construction of small bore trenchless ducts for fibre optic communications cabling

A Prior Information Notice
by NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

Source
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Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
not specified
Value
£0-£5M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
25 Aug 2022
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex

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1 buyer

Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington wishes to engage with the supply chain who design and construct small bore underground ducts.

Total Quantity or Scope

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.

CPV Codes

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

Other Information

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