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UKRI-5460 Harvesting of 200 discs

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Dec 2025 at 16:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Dec 2025 at 16:30

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has successfully completed the procurement process for the Vulcan 20-20 project, necessitating the harvesting and cladding of Nd:Phosphate laser discs. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, recognising the specialist nature of the task and proprietary technology associated with the cladding process. Lambda Photometrics Ltd, a supplier based in Harpenden, was identified as the sole viable supplier capable of delivering the required goods. The finalised contract, signed on 18th December 2025 and set to run from 19th December 2025 to 19th December 2027, is valued at $1,273,198 USD, with a total gross value of $1,527,837.60 USD.

This procurement contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced manufacturing of laser technologies, facilitating potential growth in the scientific and industrial laser market. The direct award approach indicates an opening for highly specialised businesses holding unique capabilities and proprietary technologies. Firms with similar expertise and capabilities, particularly those with intellectual property in cladding processes, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future, potentially expanding their market presence and scaling operations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5460 Harvesting of 200 discs

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for harvesting and cladding Nd:Phosphate laser discs for the Vulcan 20-20 project. Due to the specialist nature of the cladding process and proprietary adhesive owned by LLNL, only Lambda Photometrics could successfully supply the required clad and polished discs.

Procurement Information

Due to the specialist nature of the cladding process and proprietary adhesive owned by LLNL, only Lambda Photometrics could successfully supply the required clad and polished discs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084423-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£969,858 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£1,273,198 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lambda Photometrics Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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