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

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Jan 2026 at 15:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Jan 2026 at 15:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) describes the direct award contract titled "UKRI-5442 Growth of Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) Crystal Growth." The contract is categorised under the industry of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and takes place in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a direct award method, justified by the existence of only one qualified global supplier, and has reached the award stage. Key dates for this procurement include the award notice published on 20th January 2026, a scheduled future signature by 2nd February 2026, and the contract effective from 3rd February 2026 until 31st March 2028.

This tender, specifically focused on the growth of DKDP crystals for a high-value optical parametric amplification project, presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and refinement of specialised optical components. It is particularly suitable for businesses with extensive experience and technical expertise in large-aperture crystal growth, such as Gooch and Housego Ohio, who have been identified as the supplier. While it is stated that there is only one supplier capable of meeting these requirements, other businesses in similar fields may consider enhancing their capabilities to qualify for future opportunities within this specialised sector.

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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.

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/004914-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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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