Design, Manufacture, and Installation of a Recirculating Water Tunnel for Hydrodynamics Research at the University of Southampton
University Of Southampton · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign, Manufacture, and Installation of a Recirculating Water Tunnel for Hydrodynamics Research at the University of Southampton
Awarded 30 Apr 2019
Awarded30 Apr 2019
Value£338,400.00
SupplierGUNT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 1mo ago6y 5mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2019Expired 29 Sept 2025
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The University of Southampton awarded a contract to GUNT Technology Limited for the design, manufacture, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new Recirculating Water Tunnel (RWT) at the Boldrewood campus.
The RWT is intended as a flexible test platform for novel hydrodynamics research and experimental techniques, and will be installed in the newly constructed Boldrewood Building 185.
The contract value is £338,400.
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