Provision of Prototype Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs) to Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to Sentinel Photonics Limited for the provision of a limited quantity of technology demonstrator prototype Low Cost Laser Detector Systems (LCLDs), with a total value of up to £2,000,000.

The contract was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice under Regulation 16(1)(c)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, as the goods are manufactured solely for research or development purposes and not for quantity production.

The first tranche of goods is required at technology readiness level 4/5 and the second tranche at technology readiness level 6, with testing intended to bring the system up to TRL 6.