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    ContractsDistributed Fiber Optic Sensing System with Support Services
    Awarded contract

    Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing System with Support Services

    Awarded
    £14.3m
    Published 13 Aug 2026

    Procurement for a complete distributed fiber optic sensing system with accessories, training, technical support, and extended warranty services.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 13 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £14.3m
    Published 13 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £14,288,600
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SI
      SINTELA LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    13 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks the supply of an ONYX Peta L-Band EP distributed fiber optic sensing system for advanced monitoring and data acquisition applications. The complete package includes: sensing unit, storage devices, rack mounting equipment, field upgrade kit, calibration accessories, comprehensive training, technical support services, field engineering services, and extended warranty coverage. The system is designed for applications requiring distributed acoustic sensing along fiber optic cables, enabling real-time monitoring and detection across extended distances. Qualified suppliers should demonstrate expertise in fiber optic sensing technology, system integration, training delivery, and ongoing technical support capabilities.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

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    Who wins here
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    2. SINTELA LIMITED1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e3ea

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