UKRI-5442 Growth of Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) Crystal Growth
UK Research and InnovationcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-060a2dProcurement Act 2023SME suitablepending
Estimated value
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Awarded value
£996k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
1 awarded
Published
20 Jan 2026
Description
UKRI require a growth of 2x DKDP Crystal Boules harvesting of required crystal size for the use of large-aperture Optical Parametric Amplification for the Vulcan 20-20 Project. Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) crystals are a critical component of the amplification system for the 20 Petawatt laser that is being built under the Vulcan 20-20 project.
Scope
- Reference
- UKRI-5442
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Direct award
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£996k
Award date
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Contract start
03 Feb 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2028
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