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DDaT26096 - Fluke fibre testing modules and support

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Feb 2026 at 17:34

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed the procurement process titled "DDaT26096 - Fluke fibre testing modules and support," specifically aimed at acquiring Fluke fibre testing modules and their corresponding support services. This limited competition procurement was conducted below the threshold, culminating in the award phase on 27 February 2026. Mayflex UK Limited, acting as the contracted supplier, entered into an active contract beginning on 18 February 2026, with an end date on 17 February 2027. The procurement targeted the industry category of office and computing machinery, along with IT services, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process highlights a completed procurement method involving a below-threshold limited competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, office machinery, and equipment supply, particularly those providing fibre testing solutions and support services. Large-scale enterprises like Mayflex UK Limited are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given their ability to meet specific technical requirements and provide robust support services. The procurement, by focusing on niche equipment and services, allows businesses to fortify their growth in areas of computing and IT support, offering a platform for those capable of delivering innovative solutions within the central government category. Businesses capable of delivering quality support modules in line with the needs of organisations like UK Research and Innovation could find substantial openings for expansion and strengthening their market position.

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Notice Title

DDaT26096 - Fluke fibre testing modules and support

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. This is for purchase of Fluke fibre testing modules and support for these.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ee0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018164-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,110 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2027 6-12 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MAYFLEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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