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DDaT25384 - Energy Academy Cabinet to Cabinet OM4 Fibre Links

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT25384 - Energy Academy Cabinet to Cabinet OM4 Fibre Links" has been concluded by UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The industry category involves goods, specifically optical-fibre cables, under CPV code 32562000. This process has reached the contract award stage, finalised on 8th September 2025, and will last until 8th March 2026. The procurement method employed was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition due to the lack of reasonable alternatives for the necessary goods and services. This contract was awarded to COMPUTER LINKS LIMITED.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly suited for suppliers specialising in optical-fibre cable production and installation. Companies that can deliver high-quality fibre links and associated services may find similar opportunities in subsequent projects. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as COMPUTER LINKS LIMITED, who have capabilities in the niche field of fibre links and infrastructure, are well-positioned to benefit from such tenders, enhancing their market presence and expanding their client base within the public sector. As the UK government invests in upgrading and deploying new fibre infrastructure, businesses capable of providing specialised fibre cable solutions should be attentive to forthcoming procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT25384 - Energy Academy Cabinet to Cabinet OM4 Fibre Links

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement Supply and install of various new 48 core OM4 fibre links between various cabinets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059692
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054966-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 8 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTER LINKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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