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UKRI-5442 Growth of Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) Crystal Growth

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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04 Mar 2026 at 14:22

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:06

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:03

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-5442 Growth of Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) Crystal Growth" project. The contract, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was awarded to Gooch and Housego Ohio. This direct procurement was justified by the unique technical expertise required, with only a single global supplier suitable for the task. The key component, DKDP crystals, are essential for the Vulcan 20-20 Project, a high-value initiative to construct a 20 Petawatt laser system. The contract was signed on 12th February 2026, and the project duration is set to run from 24th February 2026 until 31st May 2028, with significant efforts centred in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender highlights opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision optical and laboratory equipment manufacturing, particularly those with advanced technical capabilities. Large enterprises with expertise in crystal growth technology for high-power laser systems could significantly benefit from partnerships and collaborations. Such tenders demand niche technical experience, offering avenues for growth and development in specialised industry sectors, ensuring leading-edge contributions to scientific advancements in the laser technology domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5442 Growth of Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) Crystal Growth

Notice 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.

Procurement Information

There is only one global supplier with the required technical expertise and experience of delivering a large-aperture, high-value and critical component such as this.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019518-2026
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£995,882 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£1,340,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Post Town
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

GOOCH AND HOUSEGO OHIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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