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    ContractsSTFC Central Laser Facility Post-Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber
    Awarded contract

    STFC Central Laser Facility Post-Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

    Awarded
    €131k
    Published 7 Sept 2026

    Supply and delivery of a specialized post-compressor diagnostics telescope chamber for the STFC Central Laser Facility's laser research infrastructure.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 7 Sept 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €131k
    Published 7 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €131,000
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AT
      Alca Technology Srl
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    7 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity involves providing a post-compressor diagnostics telescope chamber for the STFC Central Laser Facility (CLF). The telescope chamber is a specialized optical component designed to diagnose and analyze laser beam characteristics after the compression stage of a high-power laser system. Suppliers should have expertise in precision optical engineering, vacuum chamber design, and diagnostic instrumentation suitable for laser systems. The chamber must meet strict specifications for optical alignment, vacuum integrity, and compatibility with advanced laser diagnostic equipment.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06f398
    UR
    Buyer
    UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation