AWE Form Frequency Conversion Crystals, Project_3692

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Estimated value

£3.0m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

24 Jun 2026

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Description

AWE is looking to secure a Master Framework Agreement for the supply of equipment and associated services. To identify potential suppliers with the technical ability to be considered for inclusion onto the Framework. For the provision of frequency conversion crystal modules for the conversion of high power 30 ns laser pulses at 1053 nm to the third harmonic at 351 nm, for use on the Orion laser system. The modules will consist of a doubler and tripler mounted in a common cell with a 322 mm clear aperture.

Scope

Reference
Project_3692
Total value
£3,000,000 excluding VAT
£3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2032
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2033
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
38636100
Contract locations
South East England, United Kingdom