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Fibre Splicing Machine Finance

Spread the cost of fusion splicing equipment from £1,200 to £16,000+ with flexible finance options: HP, lease or refinance. Compare rates from 40+ lenders.

Can you finance a fibre splicing machine?

Yes, fibre splicing machines are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £1,200 to £16,000, and most deals are written over 12–36 months with a deposit of around 0–15%. Decisions typically take 24 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

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Typical Cost

£1k – £16k

Approval Speed

24 hours

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Rates From

7.4% APR

What would a fibre splicing machine cost per month?

£4,500
10%
60 months
9%
£0

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Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate
From 7.9% APR
Term
12–36 months
Deposit
0–15%
Ownership
Yours at the end
Best for
A fibre contractor buying splicers to match the length of an Openreach or altnet framework agreement rather than the working life of the machine

Finance Lease

Rate
From 7.4% APR
Term
12–36 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for
Keeping fibre kit off balance sheet for the length of a single infrastructure contract

Operating Lease

Rate
From 8.5% APR
Term
12–24 months
Deposit
None required
Ownership
Return at end
Best for
Contractors moving between short framework call-offs who don't want ownership risk on kit tied to one job

Representative example

On a purchase price of £4,500: a 10% deposit of £450, then 48 monthly payments of £95 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £5,010, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.

Machine or specification Guide price Type
Fujikura 90S+ Fusion Splicer Kit £2,500 – £4,500 Core Alignment Splicer
Sumitomo TYPE-72C+ Fusion Splicer Kit £2,990 – £3,995 Core Alignment Splicer
Fujikura 41S Active Cladding Splicer Kit £1,395 – £2,200 Active Cladding Splicer
Ribbon Fusion Splicer (12-fibre class) £8,000 – £16,000 Mass Fusion Ribbon Splicer

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Tax benefits

Fusion splicers, cleavers and OTDR test kits qualify for the Annual Investment Allowance, so a cash or HP purchase can be set against taxable profit in the year of purchase. Lease payments are deductible in full as they're paid. Splicing consumables such as electrodes and fibre are a running cost and sit outside the finance agreement.

Market context

Fibre splicing machines are bought mainly by fibre installation contractors and subcontractors working under framework agreements with network operators and altnets, alongside utility and telecoms infrastructure businesses handling their own in-house builds. Because contractors are usually appointed for a fixed rollout or maintenance framework rather than owning the network themselves, many prefer to match the finance term to the length of that contract rather than to how long a splicer can physically keep working, which is considerably longer. A splicer that's several years old and properly serviced still performs to specification, so there's a reasonably active market in reconditioned units traded between contractors as frameworks start and finish.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I finance a fusion splicer for a fixed-term contract rather than owning it long-term?
Yes. Finance and operating leases are commonly used by fibre contractors precisely because they let the term match a framework agreement rather than the useful life of the splicer, which typically runs well beyond the length of a single contract. At the end of the framework you can hand the equipment back, extend into a new agreement, or move onto the next call-off without being left holding kit you no longer need. Hire purchase remains available if you'd rather build up a fleet you own outright for repeat work across multiple frameworks.
Does splicer finance cover the OTDR, cleaver and test kit as well as the splicer itself?
Yes, provided they're on the same supplier invoice. Most contractors finance a splicer, cleaver, OTDR and a case of connectors and test leads as one package rather than financing the splicer alone, since the full kit is what's needed to complete and certify a splice. Consumables such as replacement electrodes, sleeves and fibre stock are a recurring cost and are treated separately from the capital equipment on the finance agreement, so keep the supplier quote itemised between hardware and consumables when you apply.
Can I finance a used or reconditioned fusion splicer?
Yes, most lenders will finance a used splicer from a reputable dealer, and this is common in fibre because units from finished frameworks are regularly reconditioned and resold rather than scrapped. Expect the lender to want a dealer invoice and, for older units, some confirmation of condition or a service record. Reconditioned core alignment splicers from established brands are usually more straightforward to finance than very old or unbranded units, since resale value and parts availability are easier for a lender to assess.
How quickly can I get fibre splicing equipment on finance?
Most applications are approved within 24 hours, and orders under £10,000, which covers the majority of single-splicer purchases, are often approved the same day where the business has a clean credit history and the supplier quote is straightforward. Larger orders covering a fleet of splicers for a new framework award can take a little longer, since the lender will want to see how the purchase relates to the contract that's driving it.
Will a lender finance a splicer for a newly formed contracting business?
It's possible, though a start-up or newly formed subcontractor should expect more scrutiny than an established fibre installer, particularly around evidence of the framework or subcontract work that justifies the purchase. A deposit, a personal guarantee, or a copy of the call-off order or subcontract agreement can all help. Many lenders active in telecoms equipment finance are used to this pattern, since new entrants are common whenever a network operator or altnet expands its contractor panel.

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