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title: "10 Beam Optics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058278"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT"
published: "2025-09-10"
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# 10 Beam Optics

Buyer: ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058278

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## Summary

The Atomic Weapons Establishment, a central government public authority based in Reading, UK, has issued a tender titled "10 Beam Optics," seeking suppliers for large laser mirrors to be used in the 10 beam DLI platform. This procurement is categorised under specialist optical instruments and falls within the defence and security special regime. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, operating through a selective approach using a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP). Key dates include the submission deadline for the Invitation to Participate (ITP) by 26 September 2025 and the contract start date slated for 7 January 2026. This tender is significant in terms of value, totalling £800,000, with potential extensions to timelines recently noted.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and defence technologies, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality laser optics solutions. Given the two-stage CFP requiring comprehensive technical assessments and capability statements, firms with robust technical expertise, innovative solutions, and competitive pricing will be well-positioned to succeed. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering potential business growth by securing a contract within a high-value market that prioritises cost, quality, technical ability, and social value. Businesses that align with these criteria can leverage this tender to establish or expand their footprint in the defence technology sector.

## Notice

Purchase of large laser mirrors (x3) for the 10 beam DLI platform. The purchase of laser optics for beam transportation of the 10 beam DLI setup. The optics are to be in accordance with specification (volume 2) To support the creation of the 10 beam DLI setup additional mirrors need to be purchased to transport the long-pulse beams to the target location To be delivery for the planned commissioning period in mid to late 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055609-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| Lots value | £640,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 16:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055609-2025
- 6 Aug 2025 at 12:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046524-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055609-2025
  10th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046524-2025
  6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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