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title: "DDaT25550 - Fibre Patch Cables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06036c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-12"
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# DDaT25550 - Fibre Patch Cables

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06036c

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## Summary

The procurement process concluded by UK Research and Innovation pertains to the supply of fibre patch cables, with the tender titled "DDaT25550 - Fibre Patch Cables." This contract was awarded without competition due to a lack of alternative suppliers capable of meeting the technical specifications required. The procurement belonged to the category of goods, specifically optical-fibre cables, under CPV code 32562000. The contract was signed on 4th December 2025, with an active period from 5th December 2025 to 1st March 2026. Based in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation operates in the public authority sector as a central government entity. The purchasing activity was conducted using a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, as detailed in the legal basis provided by legislation UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying optical-fibre cables, primarily HELLERMANNTYTON DATA LIMITED, who was the sole supplier able to fulfil the technical requirements. Though the process was not open for competitive bidding, the successful completion of this contract could pave the way for future direct procurements with similar requirements. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in high-specification communications equipment, could find significant growth potential in such niche procurements, particularly where specific technical expertise is a differentiator.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002145-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,898 |

## 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 | HELLERMANNTYTON DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32562000 - Optical-fibre cables

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 10:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002145-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002145-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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