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
Documents
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