Supply of Custom Research Aquariums to University of Derby
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Custom Research Aquariums to University of Derby
Awarded 03 Apr 2022
Awarded03 Apr 2022
Value£27,250.00
SupplierAquarium Connections Limited
AgencyUNIVERSITY OF DERBY
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 3y 7mo ago1y term
Awarded 3 Apr 2022Expired 3 Apr 2023
About
University of Derby awarded a contract to Aquarium Connections Limited for the supply of custom-built research aquariums for the College of Science and Engineering.
The contract covered five research aquariums, one main display tank, and one quarantine tank, each built to specified dimensions and featuring low-iron glass, aluminium profile stands, sumps, plumbing, weirs, and return nozzles.
The five research aquariums were to be serviced from a central top-up reservoir, while the display and quarantine tanks each had individual top-up reservoirs.
Delivery was required within 4-8 weeks of receipt of a purchase order.
The contract value was £27,250.
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