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title: "CSP25408 - Multimode Fibers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a489"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP25408 - Multimode Fibers

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a489

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom, recently concluded a procurement process for "CSP25408 - Multimode Fibers." Located in the UKK14 region, this contract pertains to the goods industry category. The procurement followed a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature, with the process being completed and the award confirmed on 26th September 2025. The contract, active from 29th September 2025 to 4th December 2025, involves the purchase of Hyper-K OD Deck Fibres, highlighting an award to Thorlabs Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fibre optics to expand their market presence by supplying cutting-edge fibre technology to a government-backed research organisation. The procurement's limited competition model was targeted, making it ideal for established, large-scale suppliers capable of meeting specific project requirements and timelines, as evidenced by Thorlabs Ltd's successful bid. Businesses seeking growth in the public sector should focus on government tenders like these, which often lead to further opportunities and partnerships in the technology supply chain.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI require the purchase of Hyper-K OD Deck Fibres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060720-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 4 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,970 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48771000 - General utility software package

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 07:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060720-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060720-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thorlabs.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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