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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

Awarded to
GA
Gooch and Housego Ohio