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

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) Published 4 Mar 2026 Find a Tender

key details

Statuscomplete
RegionSouth East
Proceduredirect
SME suitableYes
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-060a2d

Award

SupplierValueDateStatus
Gooch and Housego Ohio £995,882 20 Jan 2026 active

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.

notice history

3 notices published against this procurement.

PublishedTypeRegimeNotice
20 Jan 2026 Transparency notice (UK5) Procurement Act 2023 004912-2026
20 Jan 2026 Contract award (UK6) Procurement Act 2023 004914-2026
4 Mar 2026 Contract details (UK7) Procurement Act 2023 019518-2026

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