AWE Form Frequency Conversion Crystals, Project_3692

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Notice Title

AWE Form Frequency Conversion Crystals, Project_3692

Notice Description

AWE is looking to secure a Master Framework Agreement for the supply of equipment and associated services. To identify potential suppliers with the technical ability to be considered for inclusion onto the Framework. For the provision of frequency conversion crystal modules for the conversion of high power 30 ns laser pulses at 1053 nm to the third harmonic at 351 nm, for use on the Orion laser system. The modules will consist of a doubler and tripler mounted in a common cell with a 322 mm clear aperture.

Planning Information

AWE intends to undertake an initial 2-stage approach to market engagement as detailed below: Stage 1; Framework Project Overview - Market engagement, early introductory session to those registering interest. Project Detail - Indicative Specification overview, commercial approach, contracting basis and KPIs Project Timings - Pre-launch session to outline the process details, timings and key milestones Following the outcome of the market engagement to suppliers registering interest, AWE may reflect any supplier market insight into the project details and approach. Stage 2; Pre-Qualification Period ITT Submission Note the above may be subject to change and AWE will update the market should this be the case. Suppliers are asked to register their interest to RDME.Procurement@awe.co.uk stating the title of the procurement "AWE Form Frequency Conversion Crystals, Project_3692" in the email header.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bbef
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059320-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Framework
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
CPV Codes: 38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: READING
Postcode: RG7 4PR
Post Town: Reading
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location: TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority: West Berkshire
Electoral Ward: Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059320-2026
24th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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