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    ContractsOptical Substrates for LISA Engineering Model
    Awarded contract

    Optical Substrates for LISA Engineering Model

    Awarded
    €74.8k
    Published 30 Jun 2026

    Provide optical substrates meeting LISA Engineering Model specifications for precision space-based laser interferometry applications.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 30 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €74.8k
    Published 30 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €74,849
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      Optik Krombach Freiburg GmbH
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    30 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement opportunity seeks high-quality optical substrates for the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) Engineering Model. Suppliers should provide substrates meeting LISA's specifications for precision optics, including material composition, surface finish, dimensional tolerances, and optical performance characteristics. Substrates must support laser interferometry applications in space and be compatible with LISA's design requirements. Interested suppliers should submit technical specifications, material certifications, quality assurance documentation, and relevant manufacturing experience.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c08c

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