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AWE Form Frequency Conversion Crystals, Project_3692

Atomic Weapons Establishment · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 27 Sept 2026, 17:56.

Opportunity overview

AWE is looking to secure a Master Framework Agreement for the supply of equipment and associated services. To identify potential suppliers with the technical ability to be considered for inclusion onto the Framework. For the provision of frequency conversion crystal modules for the conversion of high power 30 ns laser pulses at 1053 nm to the third harmonic at 351 nm, for use on the Orion laser system. The modules will consist of a doubler and tripler mounted in a common cell with a 322 mm clear aperture.

Classification

  • CPV38636100 — Lasers

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
Project_3692
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Additional Procurement Categories

services

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2033, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
38636100
Description
Lasers

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
AWE intends to undertake an initial 2-stage approach to market engagement as detailed below: Stage 1; Framework Project Overview - Market engagement, early introductory session to those registering interest. Project Detail - Indicative Specification overview, commercial approach, contracting basis and KPIs Project Timings - Pre-launch session to outline the process details, timings and key milestones Following the outcome of the market engagement to suppliers registering interest, AWE may reflect any supplier market insight into the project details and approach. Stage 2; Pre-Qualification Period ITT Submission Note the above may be subject to change and AWE will update the market should this be the case. Suppliers are asked to register their interest to RDME.Procurement@awe.co.uk stating the title of the procurement "AWE Form Frequency Conversion Crystals, Project_3692" in the email header.
Due
17 Jul 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
059320-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
24 Jun 2026, 11:29
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Atomic Weapons Establishment
Id
GB-PPON-PYCH-2579-LGTN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PYCH-2579-LGTN

Address

Street Address
AWE Aldermaston
Locality
Reading
Postal Code
RG7 4PR
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ11

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Reading · UKJ11 · RG7 4PR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 059320-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·