Supply of Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) for METIS LM Band Spectrometer to UK ATC
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) for METIS LM Band Spectrometer to UK ATC
Awarded 15 Jan 2022
Awarded15 Jan 2022
Value£463,000.00
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 10mo ago2y term
Awarded 15 Jan 2022Expired 15 Jan 2024
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Contour Metrological and Manufacturing Inc for the build-to-print supply of a Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) for the LM Band Spectrometer (LMS) within the METIS project.
The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC), a laboratory within the Science & Technology Facilities Council, is responsible for designing, building, testing, and delivering the LMS to project partners, with the TMA design carried out by UK ATC according to manufacturing advice and constraints provided by the supplier.
The contract value is £463,000.
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