AwardedAwarded 5 February 2026
DDaT26053-Fibre testing equipment
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government
In brief
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded telecoms and IT and software work to Advance Optics Ltd on 5 February 2026.
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What the notice says
***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition***
UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) had a requirement for the supply of fibre testing equipment This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Optics Ltd (SME) | £59,997 | 6 February 2026 to 4 February 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 015122-2026
About the buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)Last 12 months
Procurements
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- Advance Optics Ltd1 contract
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From notice 015122-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.