Opportunities

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Details of opportunities for UK companies from the E-ELT project can be found in the linked PDF file:

Details of E-ELT Industrial Opportunities [PDF/90 KB]

These opportunities include:

Mechanical Engineering

  • Steel Structure Fabrication
  • Actuation & Metrology
  • Drive Motors & Bearings

Civil Engineering

  • Dome Construction
  • Civil Works
  • Transport Links
  • Consultancy

Optics

  • Manufacture of
  • Large (>1m) optics
  • Small (<1m) optics
  • Optical Coatings
  • Optical Systems

Cryogenics & HVAC

  • Cryogen Storage and Handling
  • Compressors
  • Cooling Engines
  • Vacuum Equipment

Electronics & IT

  • Detectors
  • Control Electronics
  • Safety & Interlock Systems
  • Software
  • IT Hardware

Infrastructure

  • Power Systems
  • Coating Plants
  • Heavy Handling Equipment

Current calls for tender from ESO are listed in the linked PDF file:

Upcoming Calls for Tender [PDF/147 KB]