---
title: "UKRI-5359 Collimators and Optical Fibres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da5f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-17"
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# UKRI-5359 Collimators and Optical Fibres

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da5f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focused on the acquisition of collimators and optical fibres under the project title "UKRI-5359 Collimators and Optical Fibres". This process, situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, falls under the public authority central government category and was managed via a direct procurement method without competition, specifically aimed at the goods category, particularly laboratory and precision equipment. Despite its termination on 2nd June 2026, following a previously awarded contract to Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Hamburg, Germany, this initiative saw various stages including contract amendment and eventual completion of the contracted services, initially set with a value of 115,326 EUR.

For businesses in sectors manufacturing optical and precision equipment, this tender presents potential opportunities for growth, as it enables participation in significant government-led projects. SMEs involved in similar industries can particularly benefit due to the precedent of awarding contracts to smaller entities like Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH. The streamlined direct procurement method implies readiness for future similar opportunities, allowing businesses to align their offerings to meet procurement standards required by central government projects such as this one executed by UKRI.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide fine-focussing fibre collimators and injection of laser light at NQCC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056876-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,326 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | SCHAFTER+KIRCHHOFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 07:50 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056876-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:27 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039325-2026
- 4 Nov 2025 at 16:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071030-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056876-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039325-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071030-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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