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title: "CFDF: Single Fibre Tester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069803"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NCC OPERATIONS LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# CFDF: Single Fibre Tester

Buyer: NCC OPERATIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069803

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## Summary

The public procurement process for a "Single Fibre Tester" has been initiated by NCC Operations Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Bristol, UK. This tender, identified by the title "CFDF: Single Fibre Tester," falls under the category of goods, specifically miscellaneous equipment and laboratory services. The tender is in its active stage, with the tender period closing on 10th June 2026 at 12:00 PM. Interested parties will need to submit their enquiries by 3rd June 2026. The procurement method is open competition, with an electronic auction technique incorporated, and the contract is valued at £95,000 (exclusive of VAT). The contract period is slated from 13th July 2026 to 16th April 2027, with delivery expected in region UKK11, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of high throughput textile testing machinery and laboratory services. Companies with a strong track record in delivering quality, innovative solutions in fibre testing equipment, coupled with competitive pricing, stand a good chance to benefit from this procurement. As the award criteria heavily weigh quality (70%) over price (30%), businesses that can demonstrate superior product features and reliable service standards will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this tender. This opportunity is ideal for companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly those experienced in working with research and development facilities.

## Notice

High throughput single fibre tensile testing machine and associated system, including fibre fineness/dimensional testing capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044054-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | £95,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NCC OPERATIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 39300000 - Miscellaneous equipment
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044054-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044054-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalcompositescentre.delta-esourcing.com%2Fdelta%2Fj_spring_cas_security_check
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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