Independent Review of US Geothermal Drilling Advances for Cornwall Council
Cornwall Council · Awarded contract
AwardedIndependent Review of US Geothermal Drilling Advances for Cornwall Council
Awarded 24 Jul 2026
Awarded24 Jul 2026
Value£15,000.00
SupplierUniversity of Exeter
AgencyCornwall Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1mo ago2mo term
Awarded 24 July 2026Expired 30 Sept 2026
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Cornwall Council awarded a contract to the University of Exeter for an independent review of advances in US geothermal drilling processes and their applicability to Cornwall.
The contract, valued at £15,000, was procured under PA 2023 via an RFQ process.
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