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UKRI-5359 Collimators and Optical Fibres

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the appointment of a supplier for the provision of collimators and optical fibres, specifically for the injection of laser light at the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC). Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, the organisation operates under the public authority central government and conducted the procurement process through a direct method below the threshold, without competition. The contract, titled "UKRI-5359 Collimators and Optical Fibres," comes under the 'goods' category and has been completed. The contract period spans from 22 October 2025 to 21 March 2026, with a total value of €115,326, and was awarded to Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH, a company based in Hamburg, Germany. The contract was signed on 21 October 2025.

This tender creates opportunities particularly for businesses operating in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sectors, offering specialised products not covered by traditional spectacles. SMEs, especially those with expertise in fibre optics and precision equipment, would find this tender alignment with their business capabilities. As the procurement process was direct and below the threshold, companies already engaged with or seeking entry into government supply chains might consider similar opportunities by focusing on niche, high-tech product areas that demand specific expertise and technical capabilities.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071030-2025
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

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
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20251 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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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