Scope
Reference
UKRI-5460
Description
UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for harvesting and cladding 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.
Contract 1. UKRI-5460 Harvesting of 200 discs
Supplier
Contract value
- £969,858.58 excluding VAT
- £1,163,830.30 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 December 2025 to 31 December 2026
- 1 year, 16 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38636100 - Lasers
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
UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for harvesting and cladding 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. Previous attempts with alternative suppliers were unsuccessful, leaving Lambda Photometrics as the sole viable option.
Supplier
Lambda Photometrics Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZC-1136-LQGN
Lambda House, Batford Mill, Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 5BZ
United Kingdom
Email: contact@lambdaphoto.co.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. UKRI-5460 Harvesting of 200 discs
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government