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Development of enhanced glass blown rubidium cells for UK tactical atomic clocks

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology · Central government

In brief

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology awarded laboratory equipment work to HCD Research.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Project to provide UK sovereign capability in both manufacturing the glass blown shapes for vapour cells and rubidium standards for use in atomic clocks.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
HCD Research (SME)£49,500

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 023846-2026

About the buyer

Department for Science, Innovation & TechnologyLast 12 months

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From notice 023846-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.