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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4284 Optical Fibres"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4284 Optical Fibres

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab8a63a1-a36d-42d6-abc0-1f609dc314fb

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract for the procurement of polarisation maintaining optical fibres, under the tender title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4284 Optical Fibres". This contract, classified under the CPV code 38250000 for "Induced polarization IP geophysical instruments," is set to service the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage for this contract is complete, with the award date being 27 August 2024. The project has a contract period starting on 29 August 2024 and ending on 10 November 2024. The contract, valued at £36,026.80, was awarded to Schäfter+Kirchhoff GmbH, reflecting the conclusion of the tendering process.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses dealing with optical fibres and related technologies, particularly those focusing on specialised laser radiation distribution equipment. Firms engaged in manufacturing and supplying high-precision optical instruments may find this procurement project beneficial for expanding their market footprint within the UK’s robust research infrastructure. As the contract is with UKRI, a leading public funding agency, it opens up potential for future contracts related to research and innovation, providing sustained business growth opportunities for companies in the high-tech sector.

## Notice

Polarisation maintaining fibres for distribution of laser radiation. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf0e6a32-73ec-49c8-9f83-92fb04607e2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2024 - 10 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,026 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,026 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCHÄFTER+KIRCHHOFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38250000 - Induced polarization IP geophysical instruments

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf0e6a32-73ec-49c8-9f83-92fb04607e2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf0e6a32-73ec-49c8-9f83-92fb04607e2e
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=885390240
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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