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    ContractsGraphene Engineering Innovation Centre Tier 2 Membership Extension
    Awarded contract

    Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre Tier 2 Membership Extension

    Awarded
    £7m
    Published 28 Aug 2026

    Extend your Tier 2 Membership with the University of Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre and access innovation support services.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 28 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £7m
    Published 28 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £7,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • UM
      THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    28 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity provides an extension of Tier 2 Membership with the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester, along with innovation support services. Tier 2 membership offers access to specialized graphene engineering facilities, technical expertise, and collaborative research opportunities. This extension enables organizations to continue their engagement with the center, leveraging its advanced materials research capabilities and innovation support to advance graphene-related projects and commercialization initiatives. The membership typically includes laboratory access, consultation services, and participation in the center's technology development programs.

    Track record

    8 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, NPL Management Limited has awarded 8 contracts to 8 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER1× · 13%
    2. K3 Metrology Ltd1× · 13%
    3. UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD1× · 13%
    4. University of Strathclyde1× · 13%
    5. Cambridge University Technical Services Limited1× · 13%
    6. King's College London1× · 13%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06eee7

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