---
title: "DDaT27518 - Fibre Cable"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078393"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2026-10-08"
---

# DDaT27518 - Fibre Cable

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078393

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought fibre-optic cables for information transmission. The procurement covered a single lot of cable supply, with delivery in the United Kingdom. UKRI was the buyer; UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement. This is a goods requirement for suppliers of fibre cabling and related supply, rather than a works or service contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKRI used a below-threshold limited competition. CONNECTIX LIMITED was awarded the contract and signed it on 5 October 2026. The contract runs from 6 October to 31 December 2026. Its value is £21,090 excluding VAT and £25,308 including VAT. The procurement comprised one lot. The award information identifies the required item as optical-fibre cables for information transmission; no evaluation criteria are stated.

This award shows UKRI buys fibre-optic cable through a limited competition, making a credible future supplier one able to supply the specified cable product and respond to a restricted competitive process. The awarded supplier was a small or medium-sized business, showing that the requirement was met by an SME. Suppliers with established access to suitable fibre cabling and the ability to fulfil a UK delivery requirement are relevant to this buyer’s demand. The contract was a focused, short-term goods purchase, so businesses whose offer is centred on supplying fibre cable are a closer fit than firms focused on installation or broader telecommunications services.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply of fibre cables. 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/095128-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,090 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | CONNECTIX LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32562100 - Optical-fibre cables for information transmission

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095128-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095128-2026
  8th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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