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UKRI-6339 - Vulcan 20-20 front end seed femtosecond laser

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded laboratory equipment work to Photonic Solutions Limited on 1 September 2026.

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

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What the notice says

Single source procurement of a light conversion PHAROS Laser from Photonic Solutions. The laser is required to operate as the master/slave configuration with the existing PHAROS system, providing the required performance and synchronisation for the Vulcan 20-20 front end.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Photonic Solutions Limited (SME)£303,625
Awarded 1 September 2026

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

Timeline

  1. Transparency notice · UK5, notice 082715-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082759-2026

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From notice 082715-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 1 September 2026, last updated 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.