Supply of Comb Parts for DUNE APA Production to UKRI
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Comb Parts for DUNE APA Production to UKRI
Awarded 05 Mar 2024
Awarded05 Mar 2024
Value£199,747.96
SupplierRainford Precison Machines Ltd
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionNorth West
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Expires in 4mo2y 12mo term, 90% elapsed
Awarded 5 Mar 2024Expires 28 Feb 2027
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Rainford Precision Machines Ltd for the supply of comb parts for a total of 138 Anode Plane Assemblies (APAs), including 10% spare parts for each layer.
The contract covered 10 unique drawings for the comb parts and was awarded on a single-source basis due to technical reasons.
The contract value was £199,747.96.
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