Scope
Reference
UKRI-5460
Description
UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for harvesting and cladding Nd: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 2. Harvesting of 200 discs including cladding and polishing from 460 half discs
Supplier
Contract value
- 1273198.00 USD excluding VAT
- 1527837.60 USD including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
18 December 2025
Contract dates
- 19 December 2025 to 19 December 2027
- 2 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38636100 - Lasers
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
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.
Supplier
Lambda Photometrics Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZC-1136-LQGN
Lambda House, Batford Mill
Harpenden
AL5 5BZ
United Kingdom
Email: contact@lambdaphoto.co.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Harvesting of 200 discs including cladding and polishing from 460 half 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