BEIS · Awarded contract
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Research on Physical and Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Concrete

Awarded 15 Oct 2023

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Awarded15 Oct 2023
Value£48,600.00
AgencyBEIS
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 8mo ago5mo term
Awarded 15 Oct 2023Expired 15 Mar 2024

BEIS awarded a contract to Versarien Graphene Limited for research on the physical and mechanical properties of 3D printed concrete.

The contract, valued at AUD 48,600, was awarded following a competitive procurement exercise.

The research supports the construction products team's baseline research projects to establish an evidence base on specific areas of the construction industry, aligning with OPSS's role as the national regulator for construction products to promote, encourage, and enforce good practice.

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