Prior information notice
According to this notice the expected publication date of the contract documents (note that this could change) is
2025-06-23
Supply and service agreement for detailed design, fabrication, verification transport and installation of a sample stage. The sample stage shall be attached to a fixed pedestal approximately 2m above ground.
The configuration of the sample stage shall consist of the following; translation in z-direction, translation in x-y direction, rotation around z-axis and an option to add a tilt stage.
The sample stage shall have the capability to align samples of various sizes. The required axis are X, Y and Z with a range of 50 mm and a precision of 0.02 mm. The range of ω of +/- 185°.
Design requirements;
The sample stage shall be specified for carrying 1.5 tons load and comply with the interface requirements of the fixed pedestal.
The top plate of the sample stage must be designed to comply with the interface requirements of ESS sample environment.
The outer diameter (including the top plate) must be <800 mm.
The sample stage must be compatible with magnetic fields.
Optional addon;
Tilt stages, Rx and Ry, +/- 10° with precision <0.01°.
Expected delivery: June 2026