UKSBS PR19090 Test Facility Optical Windows and Flanges

Descriptions

The contracting authority, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), have a requirement that shall be delivered to their site at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) near Oxford.The requirement is the provision of 4-off ISO-K 500 flanges and 6 completed window assemblies. These are to be delivered specifically to the RAL Space Department for their 5 m diameter Thermal Vacuum Chamber.The windows are divided into 2 types: 3-off Alignment Windows and 3-off Optical Windows. The specification is for a total of 6 window assemblies to be manufactured and tested (4 windows intended to be used for the test at RAL space and 2 spares) and 4 ISO-K 500 flanges (no spares required). All flanges have a unique window position. The windows must be delivered to RAL Space, installed within the flange and fully tested as outlined within the specification. The spare assemblies must be fully assembled.