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UKRI-5015 HiLUX ULTRA Laser Phase 2

UK Research & Innovation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation

Buyer Address: UK Research & Innovation, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Name: STFC Procurement

Contact Email: STFCProcurement@ukri.org

Contact Telephone: 01793 442000

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
379850.75 GBP
Published
09 Jun 2025, 11:05
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
20 Jun 2025, 00:00
Contract End
20 Mar 2026, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38636100 - Lasers
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Photonic Solutions
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for a laser system, including optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) and a synchronisation module, to support the HiLUX project. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=957228569

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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