Upgrade and Service of 1980s Instron Testing Machine for University of Nottingham
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) · Awarded contract
AwardedUpgrade and Service of 1980s Instron Testing Machine for University of Nottingham
Awarded 18 Feb 2022
Awarded18 Feb 2022
Value£28,790.00
SupplierINSTRON
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 4y 9mo ago
Awarded 18 Feb 2022Expired 18 Feb 2022
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University of Nottingham (The) awarded a contract to Instron for the upgrade and service of a 1980s Instron machine.
The upgrade was limited to Instron due to connection and licensing conditions.
The contract value was £28,790.
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