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Suspension for the Mirror Chain ETpathfinder

Universiteit Maastricht · Open · 268639
Type
Supplies
42900000
Estimated value
€ 87K
awarded
To deadline
Ongoing
Knock-outs
n/a
exclusion grounds
Award basis
Best price-quality ratio
Assess manuallyconfidence low

Maastricht University, as the lead partner of the ETpathfinder project, is seeking a specialized suspension for the mirror chain of an extremely sensitive optical interferometer. This equipment is essential for the development and testing of interferometers used in gravitational wave detectors. The tender concerns the delivery of a high-precision support system that meets the strictest requirements regarding vibration isolation, thermal stability, and compatibility with the existing ETpathfinder facility. The supplier must be able to provide a custom-made solution that meets the technical specifications, delivery times, and quality standards required for a world-class research environment.

Supplies · Open · European procedure

European
Contracting authority
Contract type
Supplies
Open
Estimated value
€87,097
awarded value
Submission deadline
Ongoing
12:00
Scope
European
European procedure
Lots
Single contract
Main CPV code
Location
Netherlands
CharacteristicsCPV 42SuppliesEU tendermirror suspensionoptical interferometerETpathfinder

01What is being requested

Maastricht University, as the lead partner of the ETpathfinder project, is seeking a specialized suspension for the mirror chain of an extremely sensitive optical interferometer. This equipment is essential for the development and testing of interferometers used in gravitational wave detectors. The tender concerns the delivery of a high-precision support system that meets the strictest requirements regarding vibration isolation, thermal stability, and compatibility with the existing ETpathfinder facility. The supplier must be able to provide a custom-made solution that meets the technical specifications, delivery times, and quality standards required for a world-class research environment.

UM is the youngest university of the Netherlands and growing fast. It currently has approximately 18,000 students and 4,400 employees. More information on UM can be found on the internetsite www.maastrichtuniversity.nl. Maastricht University as the lead-partner in the ETpathfinder project will host a facility aimed at the development and tests of extremely sensitive optical interferometers like those used in gravitational wave detectors. A more detailed description of the ETpathfinder project can be found in: https://www.etpathfinder.eu/. The tender is intended for the procurement of a suspens

42900000Supplies

02Outcome

Awarded

Hawo bv

Award value
€87,097

03Exclusion grounds

Exclusion grounds — consult the ESPD
  • No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).

04Value in context

Estimate not published

The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.

05Bidders in this segment

#Likely bidderFitWins
1Isero B.V.SME77
2Technische Unie B.V.SME67
3Hawo bvSME67
4QS Nederland B.V.SME64
5DMG MORI Netherlands B.V.SME64
6Sulzer Pumps Wastewater Netherlands B.V.SME5862×

06Tender documents

TN371797 - SF03 Aankondiging van een gegunde opdracht 20221019125735pdfOct 19, 2022 · 25 KB
TN371797 - SF02 Aankondiging van een opdracht 20220730081956pdfJul 30, 2022 · 28 KB

07Legal themes that may be relevant here

08Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this assignment within the ETpathfinder project?
The assignment concerns the delivery of a suspension for the mirror chain of ETpathfinder. This facility is aimed at the development and testing of extremely sensitive optical interferometers, similar to those used in gravitational wave detectors.
Where can I find more information about the ETpathfinder project?
For a detailed description of the ETpathfinder project, please visit the website https://www.etpathfinder.eu/.
Who can I contact for technical support regarding the software?
For questions about the software, please contact the Negometrix helpdesk via https://support.negometrix.com/nl/support/home.

Automatically compiled from the official tender data and documents.

09Estimated value versus the market

p25
€ 300K
median
€ 800K
p75
€ 4,0 mln
€ 87K

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