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Award of Research Contract for Biomass Production Pathways to Cranfield University

Awarded 30 Apr 2016

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Awarded30 Apr 2016

Value£140,714.00

SupplierCranfield University

AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 7y 2mo ago3y 4mo term

Awarded 30 Apr 2016Expired 30 Aug 2019

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Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Cranfield University for research into novel pathways of biomass production, specifically assessing the potential of Sida hermaphrodita and valuable timber trees under the SidaTim project, an ERA-NET contract.

The contract value is £140,714.

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