UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
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Design and Construction of Automated Compact mRNA GMP Manufacturing System for University of Sheffield

Awarded 15 Nov 2023

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Awarded15 Nov 2023
Value£758,333.33
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 12mo ago2y term
Awarded 15 Nov 2023Expired 15 Nov 2025

The University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Amodo Design Ltd for the design and prototyping of a custom automated and compact GMP manufacturing system to support the university's drive towards GMP, automated RNA production.

The contract, funded by Innovate UK, was valued at £758,333.33.

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