How to win: AWE Form Frequency Conversion Crystals, Project_3692

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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.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Atomic Weapons Establishment scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £3,000,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 17 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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