The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in the UK is procuring the supply of a modular solid beryllium reflector assembly as part of an upgrade of its neutron facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

STFC's TS1 Project will develop and upgrade key elements of the Target Station 1 in its ISIS neutron facility. This tender is for the supply of a modular solid beryllium reflector assembly with the following indicative dimensions and approximate mass:

Height — 700 mm;

Width — 700 m;

Length — 780 mm;

Mass — 460 kg.

Supply is for the production of the finished beryllium components only. Interfacing equipment, titanium fasteners and diagnostics shall be provided by STFC.