Aston University · Awarded contract
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Design and Delivery of Cyber Physical Manufacturing Rig for GBS-IoT

Awarded 15 Aug 2021

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Awarded15 Aug 2021
Value£1,689,021.50
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 2y 3mo ago3y term
Awarded 15 Aug 2021Expired 14 Aug 2024

Aston University awarded a contract to Didactic Services Limited for the design and delivery of a cyber physical manufacturing rig and support services solution for the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology (GBS-IoT).

The delivery scope included off-loading, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and handover.

The contract value was £1,689,021.5.

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