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    ContractsCoating Sample Supply for Vulcan 20-20 Optic
    Awarded contract

    Coating Sample Supply for Vulcan 20-20 Optic

    Awarded
    €18.8k
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Non-competitive contract for supplying a specialized 950 nm coating sample for the Vulcan 20-20 optic system to UKRI.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 23 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €18.8k
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €18,800
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Construction
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SR
      Safran Reosc
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    23 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a contract details notice for the non-competitive procurement of a coating sample for the Vulcan 20-20 optic system. The coating sample specifications include: MMLD (multi-material laser diode) centered at 950 nm wavelength, to be applied using a 1500 mm diameter coating machine at a 22.5 degree angle of incidence, supplied to UKRI (UK Research and Innovation). This is a single-source procurement with no competitive bidding, as there are no reasonable alternatives for this specialized component.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078f26

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