Fibre Optic Bundles for MAST-U

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the energy and power, Research and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on Medical Equipment and Laboratory. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 120,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 6, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the energy and power sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Requirement for a set of 21 identical optical fibre bundles to be manufactured and delivered by the Supplier. UKAEA requires a set of 21 horizontally-bifurcated optical fibre bundles for use in an upgrade of the MAST-U Thomson scattering diagnostic. All 21 bundles are required to have the same, identical design.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 067401-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UK Atomic Energy Authority

UK Atomic Energy Authority has issued 124 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 81 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £120,000 - £120,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067401-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 6, 2026. You have 21 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UK Atomic Energy Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.