University of Leicester Awarded Contract to Support Bahrain's Regional Space Research Centre
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office · Awarded contract
AwardedUniversity of Leicester Awarded Contract to Support Bahrain's Regional Space Research Centre
Awarded 05 Dec 2022
Awarded05 Dec 2022
Value£87,062.42
SupplierUniversity of Leicester
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 8mo ago3mo term
Awarded 5 Dec 2022Expired 16 Mar 2023
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The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract to the University of Leicester for the UK-Bahrain Space Science Programme.
The project supports Bahrain's National Space Science Agency (NSSA) in establishing a Regional Space Research Centre focused on developing studies to support sustainable development.
The implementer is also required to organise a study visit to the UK for NSSA officials to showcase UK experience and good practice in space operations, research centres, and infrastructures.
The contract value is £87,062.42.
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