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DDaT26053-Fibre testing equipment

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Feb 2026 at 10:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for fibre testing equipment, via a limited competition procedure, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd serving as the procuring entity. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is pertinent to the network equipment and industry-specific software sectors. The contract, dated 19th February 2026, has been awarded to Advance Optics Ltd, an SME based in Bath, United Kingdom. The contract began on 6th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 4th February 2030, with a gross value of £71,995.96.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for companies specialising in optical networking and software solutions, particularly those capable of innovating within the fibre testing tech sphere. SMEs with agile frameworks and expertise in industry-specific software packages and network equipment are well-positioned to leverage their capabilities to fulfil similar contracts. Engagement with central government contracts could bolster brand recognition and expand operational capacity, positioning such enterprises for future procurement bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26053-Fibre testing equipment

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of fibre testing equipment This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015122-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32420000 - Network equipment

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,996 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2030 3-4 years
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
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

ADVANCE OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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