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Award of X-Ray Crystallography Service Contract to University of Southampton

Awarded 01 Nov 2016

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Awarded01 Nov 2016

Value£3,900,461.00

SupplierUniversity of Southampton

AgencyUK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 5y ago5y term

Awarded 1 Nov 2016Expired 30 Oct 2021

About

UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to the University of Southampton for the provision of a national X-Ray Crystallography Service (XCS) on behalf of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

The facility supports mid-range research needs with high flux diffractometers, variable sample environments, X-Ray sources, and a range of detectors with comprehensive capabilities.

The contract includes a costed access plan, risk management, staff training model, and online data access with appropriate data management.

The total contract value is £3,900,461 (excluding VAT), with an initial term of three years and an intention to extend to five years.

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