Purchase of Bespoke F1 Display Car and Wind Tunnel by University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Ltd
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LTD · Awarded contract
AwardedPurchase of Bespoke F1 Display Car and Wind Tunnel by University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Ltd
Awarded 25 Jun 2015
Awarded25 Jun 2015
Value£50,000.00
SupplierMercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 11y 5mo ago
Awarded 25 June 2015Expired 25 June 2015
About
University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Ltd awarded a contract to Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited for the purchase of a one-off, unique, and bespoke full-sized F1 race car displayed in a glass cabinet, along with a wind tunnel.
This commissioned piece of art was offered to the University and will serve as a centrepiece for the foyer and as a teaching aid to demonstrate how typical F1 vehicles are built and assembled.
The contract value is £50,000.
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