Award of Advanced Electron Microscopy Research Facility Contract to University of Leeds
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Advanced Electron Microscopy Research Facility Contract to University of Leeds
Awarded 14 Mar 2017
Awarded14 Mar 2017
Value£7,148,932.65
SupplierUniversity of Leeds
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 8mo ago5y term
Awarded 14 Mar 2017Expired 13 Mar 2022
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to the University of Leeds for a mid-range research facility in Advanced Electron Microscopy on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
The three-year contract, with an option to extend to five years, covers research into the nanoscale assessment, including atomic and electronic structure, of materials in support of materials science, chemistry, and life sciences.
The contract value is AUD 7,148,932.65, inclusive of 20% VAT.
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