Commissioning of Estrelas System for UKRI's Central Laser Facility
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedCommissioning of Estrelas System for UKRI's Central Laser Facility
Awarded 20 Jan 2023
Awarded20 Jan 2023
Value£38,740.00
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago2mo term
Awarded 20 Jan 2023Expired 30 Mar 2023
About
UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Oxford Instruments Nanotechnology Tools Ltd T/A Oxford Instruments for the commissioning of the Estrelas System at the Central Laser Facility (CLF), part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
The system was previously purchased from Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology.
The contract value was AUD 38,740.
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Commissioning of Estrelas System for UKRI's Central Laser Facility
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