Supply of Optical Characterisation Equipment to University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
The University Of Manchester · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Optical Characterisation Equipment to University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre
Awarded 16 Feb 2018
Awarded16 Feb 2018
Value£181,302.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 4mo ago4mo term
Awarded 16 Feb 2018Expired 29 June 2018
About
The University of Manchester awarded a contract to HORIBA Jobin Yvon Ltd and LOT-QuantumDesign Ltd for the supply of optical characterisation equipment for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC).
The GEIC is a £60 million investment establishing a state-of-the-art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials, focusing on industry-led projects in energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics, and membranes.
The equipment will support pilot production and characterisation activities, with expected citation in high-profile academic publications.
The contract value is £181,302.
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