---
title: "UKRI-5460 Harvesting of 200 discs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef19"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-18"
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# UKRI-5460 Harvesting of 200 discs

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef19

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084423-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £969,858 |
| Contracts value | £1,273,198 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084423-2025
- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079902-2025
- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:30 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079899-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084423-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079902-2025
  4th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079899-2025
  4th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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