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CSP26658 - Hyper-k short patch fibres for the LED crate and delivery

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Jul 2026 at 13:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, involves a completed contract for the supply of hyper-k short patch fibres intended for LED crate and delivery. Located in Swindon, UK, the procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically crates. The process involved a limited competition method, below the threshold, and was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement stage reached completion with brand THORLABS LIMITED as the awarded supplier. Noteworthy dates include the contract period from 6th July to 10th July 2026, with the contract signed on 5th July 2026.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the supply of specialised fibre optics and LED-related technologies. Suppliers within the SME category like THORLABS LIMITED are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders due to their specialised capabilities and agility. This opportunity highlights the potential for businesses with expertise in niche product development and delivery to expand their client base within central governmental projects in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26658 - Hyper-k short patch fibres for the LED crate and delivery

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Hyper-k short patch fibres for the LED crate and delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c563
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063723-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44619300 - Crates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,358 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 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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