AwardedAwarded 25 March 2026
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 on 25 March 2026.
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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
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| HCD Research (SME) | £49,500 | 26 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 031302-2026
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Development of enhanced glass blown rubidium cells for UK tactical atomic clocks
- Won by
- HCD Research
- Awarded
- 26 March 2026
- Value
- £49,500
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About the buyer
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From notice 031302-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 7 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.