Awarded

Research and Development of Miscanthus Biomass Options for Contaminated and Marginal Land

Awarded 01 Mar 2016

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Awarded01 Mar 2016
Value£99,723.57
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7y 8mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Mar 2016Expired 28 Feb 2019

Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to Aberystwyth University for research and development of Miscanthus biomass options for contaminated and marginal land, focusing on quality, quantity, and soil interactions.

The contract value is AUD 99,723.57.

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