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One of the coating processes is owned by Teledyne UK Limited. The other two have been developed by third parties under non-disclosure agreements for this specific project, are at an early technology readiness level and are not commercially available other than via Teledyne UK Limited for this specific project. It should be noted that these devices are not commercially available products but are under development by Teledyne UK Limited. Previous development phases for these devices have been factored into the schedule and re-commencing a product development programme elsewhere would not align with the schedule for this activity nor the CSA's overall mission schedule. Additionally, any coating techniques not already in development within the parameters of the project will not be suitable. 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