UKRI-5359 Collimators and Optical Fibres

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

17 Jun 2026 at 07:50

ContractAmendment

29 Apr 2026 at 14:27

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focused on the acquisition of collimators and optical fibres under the project title "UKRI-5359 Collimators and Optical Fibres". This process, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, falls under the public authority central government category and was managed via a direct procurement method without competition, specifically aimed at the goods category, particularly laboratory and precision equipment. Despite its termination on 2nd June 2026, following a previously awarded contract to Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hamburg, Germany, this initiative saw various stages including contract amendment and eventual completion of the contracted services, initially set with a value of 115,326 EUR.

For businesses in sectors manufacturing optical and precision equipment, this tender presents potential opportunities for growth, as it enables participation in significant government-led projects. SMEs involved in similar industries can particularly benefit due to the precedent of awarding contracts to smaller entities like Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH. The streamlined direct procurement method implies readiness for future similar opportunities, allowing businesses to align their offerings to meet procurement standards required by central government projects such as this one executed by UKRI.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5359 Collimators and Optical Fibres

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide fine-focussing fibre collimators and injection of laser light at NQCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056876-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,326 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
21 Oct 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

SCHAFTER+KIRCHHOFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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