Supply of Alicona Automated Cleanroom 3D Measurement Microscopy System to National Physical Laboratory
National Physical Laboratory · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Alicona Automated Cleanroom 3D Measurement Microscopy System to National Physical Laboratory
Awarded 07 Mar 2022
Awarded07 Mar 2022
Value£134,000.00
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y 4mo ago4mo term
Awarded 7 Mar 2022Expired 29 June 2022
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National Physical Laboratory awarded a contract to Optimax Imaging, Inspection & Measurement Ltd for the supply of an automated microscopy system manufactured by Alicona, following a competitive process.
The contract, valued at £134,000, covers a cleanroom 3D measurement microscopy system.
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Supply of Alicona Automated Cleanroom 3D Measurement Microscopy System to National Physical Laboratory
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