Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Buyer Address: 22 Whitehall, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: SIG.TIUACommercialApprovals@beis.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Buyer Address: 22 Whitehall, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: SIG.TIUACommercialApprovals@beis.gov.uk
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No linked documents found for this notice.
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Not published
Award Title: DSIT NMS - NPL Energy and Environment
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