UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · Awarded contract
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Service and Maintenance of Diffraction Apparatus for UK National Crystallography Service

Awarded 30 Jun 2022

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Awarded30 Jun 2022
Value£308,335.97
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 8mo5y term, 87% elapsed
Awarded 30 June 2022Expires 29 June 2027

The University of Southampton awarded a contract to Rigaku Europe SE for a 5-year service and maintenance contract for diffraction apparatus used by the UK National Crystallography Service (NCS).

The NCS is a world-leading facility focused on single crystal diffraction, with laboratory facilities at the University of Southampton's School of Chemistry.

The open access instruments are used by PhD students.

The contract, valued at AUD 308,335.97, commenced on 1 July 2022, following the expiration of the previous maintenance agreement on 30 June 2022, to ensure continuity of instrument support.

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