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CSP26364 - ID deck fibres

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 Apr 2026 at 09:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26364 - ID deck fibres" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of fibre-optic materials, with a procurement stage tagged as "award" and "contract." This procurement follows a limited competition method, which was concluded based on price criteria, and is classified as below the procurement threshold. The contract period started on 19th March 2026 and concluded on 25th March 2026, with Thorlabs Limited being awarded the contract. The contract's value amounted to £24,602, excluding VAT.

The awarding of this tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the fibre-optic materials sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality products at competitive prices. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar goods and the ability to engage in limited competition procurement processes are well-suited to participate in such tenders. The involvement of a central government authority highlights a stable and prestigious business opportunity, encouraging participation from capable suppliers interested in establishing or expanding their presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26364 - ID deck fibres

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. The chosen supplier was picked based on Price

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033106-2026
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

CPV Codes

32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,602 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 30 days
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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