Suspension for the Mirror Chain ETpathfinder
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.
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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
02Outcome
Hawo bv
03Exclusion grounds
- 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
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.
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08Frequently asked questions
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09Estimated value versus the market
€ 300K
€ 800K
€ 4,0 mln
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