The University Of Manchester · Awarded contract
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Supply of Viscometer to University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre

Awarded 12 Feb 2018

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Awarded12 Feb 2018
Value£100,000.00
SupplierMerrow Scientific Ltd
AgencyThe University Of Manchester
RegionNorth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 4mo ago5mo term
Awarded 12 Feb 2018Expired 29 June 2018

About

The University of Manchester awarded a contract to Merrow Scientific Ltd for the supply of a viscometer 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 energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics, and membranes.

The equipment will support industry-led projects and pilot production facilities.

The contract value is £100,000.

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