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Technical Documentation for Territorial Planning of the European Solar Telescope

The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) has launched a public tender (Ref. LIC-25-001) for the drafting of the Preliminary Construction Project ("Proyecto Básico") and associated technical documentation required to initiate the territorial planning process for the European Solar Telescope (EST), to be located at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory (La Palma, Spain).

This contract includes:

  • The definition and consolidation of the design of EST's key infrastructure: the Telescope Pier, the Main and Auxiliary Buildings, and related civil works.

  • Preparation of the Preliminary Construction Project ("Proyecto Básico") documentation in compliance with Spanish and Canary Islands’ planning and environmental regulations.

  • Execution and analysis of geotechnical surveys at the selected site near the edge of La Caldera de Taburiente.

  • Development of thermal and structural studies supporting the building design.

  • Preparation of documentation required for the environmental and territorial planning processing of the project according to Spanish law.
European Solar Telescope Preliminary Design
European Solar Telescope Preliminary Design

The selected contractor will also deliver detailed specifications and interface definitions to serve as a foundation for the upcoming execution project and construction phase.

📌 Tender Reference: LIC-25-001

📅 Deadline 25/04/2025 23:59

Documentation: Available through Spain’s Public Procurement Platform in the following link LIC-25-001