ELT large mirror coating plant

Request for information (RFI) to identify companies that are interested in and capable of delivering a coating plant that is capable of coating mirrors of a diameter between 0.7 and 4.3 meters. 1st Qtr. 2020 The RFI will be released in Q1/2020 to potential suppliers in the ESO Member States and in Chile. Based on the outcome, ESO plans to issue the Call for tender in Q2/2020. The scope of work includes the design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of the plant at the contractor’s facilities, installation of the plant in Paranal, Chile and, as an option, the provision of remote assistance services. The contract is expected to be awarded in Q2/2021 to the Bidder, which has submitted a fully compliant tender and offers the best value for money for ESO, taking into account the quality and price of the tender.