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UKRI-6228 HyperK Fibre

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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17 Jul 2026 at 10:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a major central government entity based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-6228 HyperK Fibre" for the provision of HyperK Fibre cables. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting optical telecommunication cables. The process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, finalised with an award to Thorlabs Ltd. The contract, valued at £54,936.94, covers the period from 17th July 2026 to 17th December 2026. The delivery region is specified as the UK.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of optical telecommunication goods. Companies with capabilities in delivering such specialised equipment, especially those that can provide competitive pricing and quality assurance, would find themselves well-suited for similar types of procurement processes. Given the direct procurement method employed, businesses that maintain strong communication lines and engagement with public authorities such as UKRI can enhance their prospects in future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6228 HyperK Fibre

Notice Description

Provision of HyperK Fibre cables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067630-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,936 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
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, WILTSHIRE
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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