In a statement, Critical Software, software solutions development company, and the ISQ, a private entity that provides inspection, testing, engineering and technical consulting, announce the signing of contracts with the European Southern Observatory (ESO ), “inserted in the construction of what will be the most sophisticated and powerful optical telescope in the world – the ‘European Extremely Large Telescope’ (E-ELT).”
This announcement is made in conjunction with the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), which represents Portugal at ESO’s board.
The contract now signed by the ISQ and the Critical Software last for three years with extension option up to nine ten years, respectively, corresponding to a cumulative amount of around EUR 1.5 million.
“Both contracts were secured in an international competitive process, launched by ESO for Phase 1 of the construction of the E-ELT whose start is planned for January 2016, “added the company.
” The success of Critical Software and the ISQ demonstrates the international competitiveness of our industry and the close monitoring of the Portuguese delegation at ESO “said Vice President of the FCT, quoted in the statement.
Critical Software was selected in a contest where were presented 13 proposals for German companies, Chile, Spain, Italy, UK and the Czech Republic to provide services validation and independent verification of software.
Since the proposal of ISQ was the best in five submitted by similar organizations from Germany and Spain.
“The activities of both, Critical Software and ISQ , will take place in the assembly phase, integration and verification, in several European countries, Brazil and the construction site of the E-ELT, in Cerro Amazones, a mountain about 3,600 meters, the desert plateau of Atacama, Chile “refer.
” This is excellent news for the ESO, for Portugal and the FCT, ISQ and Critical Software, “says Paulo Chaves, head of the ISQ, quoted in the statement.
“For the ISQ, this is a very important milestone,” he added.
In turn, Critical Software, through Paul Guedes, director of technology, manifests itself satisfied with the project, stressing that “it is a clear international recognition of the quality” of the two companies.
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