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Chemical Analysis Protocol Development for Bovine Skin Testing by Staffordshire University

Awarded 01 Dec 2020

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Awarded01 Dec 2020
Value£44,344.34
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 5mo ago6mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2020Expired 30 May 2021

Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Staffordshire University for the development of a protocol for chemical testing of bovine skins, as part of a collaborative project with APHA to investigate fraudulent reactor skin tests.

The contract value is AUD 44,344.34.

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