UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) · Awarded contract
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Supply of Robotic Equipment for NERIC Food and Manufacturing Laboratory

Awarded 23 May 2022

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Awarded23 May 2022
Value£895,439.21
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 4y ago5mo term
Awarded 23 May 2022Expired 23 Oct 2022

The University of Salford awarded a contract to CNC Robotics Limited, POMO Robotics, and Measurement Solutions Limited for the supply of robotic equipment as part of the North of England Robotic Innovation Centre (NERIC).

This initial tranche focused on long lead items and equipment for a food and manufacturing laboratory.

NERIC is an £18 million project part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Research England, serving as a hub for SMEs to design, test, and validate innovations in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence.

The contract value was £895,439.21.

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