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

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.

Buyer

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Value

£995,882

Published

4 Mar 2026

Closes

Not provided

Procurement details

Source

Find a Tender

Region

Swindon

Procurement method

Direct

Category

Goods

Contract starts

24 Feb 2026

Contract ends

31 May 2028

CPV classifications

38000000

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Lots

Lot 1 UKRI-5442 Growth of Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) Crystal Growth

£995,882

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