---
title: "UKRI-6228 HyperK Fibre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd9f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-17"
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# UKRI-6228 HyperK Fibre

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd9f

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a major central government entity based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-6228 HyperK Fibre" for the provision of HyperK Fibre cables. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting optical telecommunication cables. The process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, finalised with an award to Thorlabs Ltd. The contract, valued at £54,936.94, covers the period from 17th July 2026 to 17th December 2026. The delivery region is specified as the UK.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of optical telecommunication goods. Companies with capabilities in delivering such specialised equipment, especially those that can provide competitive pricing and quality assurance, would find themselves well-suited for similar types of procurement processes. Given the direct procurement method employed, businesses that maintain strong communication lines and engagement with public authorities such as UKRI can enhance their prospects in future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of HyperK Fibre cables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067630-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,936 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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

- 32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067630-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067630-2026
  17th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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