---
title: "CSP26658 - Hyper-k short patch fibres for the LED crate and delivery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c563"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# CSP26658 - Hyper-k short patch fibres for the LED crate and delivery

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c563

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, involves a completed contract for the supply of hyper-k short patch fibres intended for LED crate and delivery. Located in Swindon, UK, the procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically crates. The process involved a limited competition method, below the threshold, and was managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement stage reached completion with brand THORLABS LIMITED as the awarded supplier. Noteworthy dates include the contract period from 6th July to 10th July 2026, with the contract signed on 5th July 2026.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the supply of specialised fibre optics and LED-related technologies. Suppliers within the SME category like THORLABS LIMITED are particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders due to their specialised capabilities and agility. This opportunity highlights the potential for businesses with expertise in niche product development and delivery to expand their client base within central governmental projects in the UK.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Hyper-k short patch fibres for the LED crate and delivery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063723-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,358 |

## 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44619300 - Crates

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063723-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063723-2026
  7th July 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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