Refurbishment of Light Microscopy Facility at University of Sheffield
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD · Awarded contract
AwardedRefurbishment of Light Microscopy Facility at University of Sheffield
Awarded 30 May 2021
Awarded30 May 2021
Value£268,858.00
SupplierDab Contract Services Limited
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
CategoryConstruction
Ended 5y 4mo ago1mo term
Awarded 30 May 2021Expired 8 July 2021
About
University of Sheffield awarded a contract to Dab Contract Services Limited for the refurbishment of a room within an existing Edwardian building to expand the Wolfson Light Microscopy Facility (LMF).
The project involved creating subdivided spaces with laser and blackout curtains, and installing environmental temperature regulation for specialist microscopy equipment.
An enabling works phase had already been completed by the University, with the room stripped out and partially refurbished.
The contract value was AUD 268,858.
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Refurbishment of Light Microscopy Facility at University of Sheffield
Won by Dab Contract Services Limited · UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
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