---
title: "CSP26364 - ID deck fibres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-13"
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# CSP26364 - ID deck fibres

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26364 - ID deck fibres" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of fibre-optic materials, with a procurement stage tagged as "award" and "contract." This procurement follows a limited competition method, which was concluded based on price criteria, and is classified as below the procurement threshold. The contract period started on 19th March 2026 and concluded on 25th March 2026, with Thorlabs Limited being awarded the contract. The contract's value amounted to £24,602, excluding VAT.

The awarding of this tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the fibre-optic materials sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality products at competitive prices. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar goods and the ability to engage in limited competition procurement processes are well-suited to participate in such tenders. The involvement of a central government authority highlights a stable and prestigious business opportunity, encouraging participation from capable suppliers interested in establishing or expanding their presence in the public procurement market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. The chosen supplier was picked based on Price

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033106-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,602 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033106-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033106-2026
  13th April 2026 - 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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