---
title: "DDaT26053-Fibre testing equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# DDaT26053-Fibre testing equipment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657db

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded the procurement process for fibre testing equipment, via a limited competition procedure, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd serving as the procuring entity. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is pertinent to the network equipment and industry-specific software sectors. The contract, dated 19th February 2026, has been awarded to Advance Optics Ltd, an SME based in Bath, United Kingdom. The contract began on 6th February 2026 and is set to conclude on 4th February 2030, with a gross value of £71,995.96.

This tender offers a strategic opportunity for companies specialising in optical networking and software solutions, particularly those capable of innovating within the fibre testing tech sphere. SMEs with agile frameworks and expertise in industry-specific software packages and network equipment are well-positioned to leverage their capabilities to fulfil similar contracts. Engagement with central government contracts could bolster brand recognition and expand operational capacity, positioning such enterprises for future procurement bids.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of fibre testing equipment This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015122-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,996 |

## 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 | ADVANCE OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015122-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015122-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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