The University of Warwick · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of Tribometer and Raman Spectrometer to University of Warwick for High-Temperature Material Characterisation

Awarded 02 Aug 2015

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Awarded02 Aug 2015
Value£83,072.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 10y 3mo ago1y term
Awarded 2 Aug 2015Expired 2 Aug 2016

The University of Warwick awarded a contract to Rtec-Instruments., Inc.

for the supply of a tribometer for material characterisation in high temperature environments and a Raman spectrometer for surface chemical characterisation, including integration into other characterisation equipment.

The procurement was conducted by the Warwick Manufacturing Group and comprised two lots: Lot 1 for the tribometer and Lot 2 for the Raman spectrometer.

The contract value was £83,072.

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