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10 Beam Optics

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Atomic Weapons Establishment

Buyer Address: AWE Aldermaston, Reading, UKJ11, RG7 4PR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: rdme.procurement@awe.co.uk

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
640000.0 GBP
Gross: 800000 GBP
Published
10 Sep 2025, 16:56
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Purchase of large laser mirrors (x3) for the 10 beam DLI platform. The purchase of laser optics for beam transportation of the 10 beam DLI setup. The optics are to be in accordance with specification (volume 2) To support the creation of the 10 beam DLI setup additional mirrors need to be purchased to transport the long-pulse beams to the target location To be delivery for the planned commissioning period in mid to late 2026

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055609-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 640,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 800,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-07T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-14T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (50%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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