Award of Contract for Helium Liquefier to Vorbuchner GmbH & Co KG
University of Leeds · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Contract for Helium Liquefier to Vorbuchner GmbH & Co KG
Awarded 24 Sep 2020
Awarded24 Sep 2020
Value£1,017,610.00
SupplierVorbuchner GmbH & Co KG
AgencyUniversity of Leeds
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2mo ago5y 11mo term
Awarded 24 Sept 2020Expired 30 Aug 2026
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University of Leeds awarded a contract to Vorbuchner GmbH & Co KG for the supply of a helium liquefier, valued at £1,017,610.
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