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CSP25408 - Multimode Fibers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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30 Sep 2025 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, recently concluded a procurement process for "CSP25408 - Multimode Fibers." Located in the UKK14 region, this contract pertains to the goods industry category. The procurement followed a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature, with the process being completed and the award confirmed on 26th September 2025. The contract, active from 29th September 2025 to 4th December 2025, involves the purchase of Hyper-K OD Deck Fibres, highlighting an award to Thorlabs Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fibre optics to expand their market presence by supplying cutting-edge fibre technology to a government-backed research organisation. The procurement's limited competition model was targeted, making it ideal for established, large-scale suppliers capable of meeting specific project requirements and timelines, as evidenced by Thorlabs Ltd's successful bid. Businesses seeking growth in the public sector should focus on government tenders like these, which often lead to further opportunities and partnerships in the technology supply chain.

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Notice Title

CSP25408 - Multimode Fibers

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI require the purchase of Hyper-K OD Deck Fibres.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a489
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060720-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48771000 - General utility software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 4 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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