Design, Manufacture, and Install Neutron Beam Optics Assembly for Vespa Instrument
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign, Manufacture, and Install Neutron Beam Optics Assembly for Vespa Instrument
Awarded 22 Aug 2018
Awarded22 Aug 2018
Value£129,965.00
SupplierSwissNeutronics AG
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 3mo ago5y term
Awarded 22 Aug 2018Expired 21 Aug 2023
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to SwissNeutronics AG for the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and alignment of the Neutron Beam Optics Assembly (NBOA) for the Vespa instrument.
The scope included a neutron guide and alignment devices, with the design optimized to meet UKRI approval and alignment requirements for installation within the NBPI assembly at the ESS site in Lund.
The supplier was also responsible for designing and delivering specialized tooling required for alignment and installation.
The contract value was AUD 129,965.
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