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DDaT25550 - Fibre Patch Cables

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Jan 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded by UK Research and Innovation pertains to the supply of fibre patch cables, with the tender titled "DDaT25550 - Fibre Patch Cables." This contract was awarded without competition due to a lack of alternative suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications required. The procurement belonged to the category of goods, specifically optical-fibre cables, under CPV code 32562000. The contract was signed on 4th December 2025, with an active period from 5th December 2025 to 1st March 2026. Based in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation operates in the public authority sector as a central government entity. The purchasing activity was conducted using a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, as detailed in the legal basis provided by legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying optical-fibre cables, primarily HELLERMANNTYTON DATA LIMITED, who was the sole supplier able to fulfil the technical requirements. Though the process was not open for competitive bidding, the successful completion of this contract could pave the way for future direct procurements with similar requirements. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in high-specification communications equipment, could find significant growth potential in such niche procurements, particularly where specific technical expertise is a differentiator.

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Notice Title

DDaT25550 - Fibre Patch Cables

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06036c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002145-2026
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
£20,898 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 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, ddatprocurement@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

HELLERMANNTYTON DATA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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