Award of National XPS Research Facility Contract to Cardiff University
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of National XPS Research Facility Contract to Cardiff University
Awarded 31 Aug 2017
Awarded31 Aug 2017
Value£3,095,447.00
SupplierCardiff University
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 4mo ago4y 10mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2017Expired 29 June 2022
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Cardiff University for the provision of a mid-range national X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) research facility on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
The facility supports research into the chemical composition and electronic structure of surfaces for applications from biomaterials to semiconductor physics, and includes leading expertise, technical support, training, instrumentation, sample preparation and handling, a costed access plan, risk management, and a staff training model.
The contract value is £3,095,447.
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