Scope
Reference
UKRI-5442
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.
Contract 1. UKRI-5442 Growth of Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) crystal growth
Supplier
Contract value
- £995,882.25 excluding VAT
- £995,882.25 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 February 2026 to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 1 month, 26 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
There is only one global supplier with the required technical expertise and experience of delivering a large-aperture, high-value and critical component.
Supplier
Gooch and Housego Ohio
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCHX-6231-MXGR
LLC 676 Alpha Drive Highland Heights
Ohio
44143-2156
United States
Email: info@gandh.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5442 Growth of Potassium Di-Deuterium Phosphate (DKDP) crystal growth
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: STFC Procurement
Telephone: +441793442000
Email: stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government