Manufacture and Supply of Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC's Thermal Vacuum Chamber
UK Research and Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedManufacture and Supply of Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC's Thermal Vacuum Chamber
Awarded 06 Jan 2020
Awarded06 Jan 2020
Value£266,100.24
SupplierAEON Engineering Ltd
RegionSouth East
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 6y 1mo ago9mo term
Awarded 6 Jan 2020Expired 23 Sept 2020
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UK Research and Innovation awarded a contract to AEON Engineering Ltd for the manufacture and supply of four ISO-K 500 flanges and six completed window assemblies for the 5m diameter Thermal Vacuum Chamber at the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
The windows comprised three alignment windows and three optical windows, with four intended for testing and two spares.
All flanges had unique window positions, and the windows were delivered installed within the flanges and fully tested.
The spare assemblies were fully assembled.
The contract value was £266,100.24.
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