Tenders Are Invited For Development Of Glow-Bench: Glovebox Optical Work-Bench

Tenders are invited for e3cs-048 - Development of Glow-Bench: Glovebox Optical Work-Bench The proposed concept involves procuring a modular unit starting with an Optical Bench. Thisbench will feature payload interfaces compatible with the ISSs Microgravity Science Glovebox,ensuring seamless transfer of existing legacy payloads. The unit will be designed with a minimumworking volume of 450L, providing essential resources such as water cooling, mounting area,power, data, and gas/venting interfaces. A standard top bench interface will allow for the accommodation of various kits totransform theunit, enabling a broad range of applications:- glovebox kits for biological/chemical containment- shielding kits for precise optical measurements- kits for accommodating portable COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) systems, such as Pointof-Care (PoC) devices, microscopes, etc.This modular approach aims to enhance ESAs research capabilities and strategically positionthe agencywithin the evolving LEO commercial landscape. Read less Tender Link : https://esastar-publication-ext.sso.esa.int/ESATenderActions/filter/open