Award of METIS LMS Small Mirrors Contract to University of Durham
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of METIS LMS Small Mirrors Contract to University of Durham
Awarded 04 Aug 2022
Awarded04 Aug 2022
Value£162,405.00
SupplierUniversity of Durham
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y ago1y 3mo term
Awarded 4 Aug 2022Expired 3 Nov 2023
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to the University of Durham for the design, build, test, and delivery of the LMS small mirrors as part of the METIS project, under the responsibility of the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC), a laboratory within the Science & Technology Facilities Council, to project partners NOVA in The Netherlands.
The contract value is £162,405.
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