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This Government Contract opportunity from UK Research and Innovation was posted on March 27, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Future Connectivity Hubs Evolution Programme: Invite only

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188899Grant

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General Info

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

3

Combined Facilities List for TFS (Sept 24)

DOCX, High priority: read this first15 pages · specifications
High

EPSRC-260326-TGCostForm_OPP1127

XLSX, High priority: read this firstcost-form
High

EPSRC Future Connectivity Hubs Evolution Programme Equality Impact Assessment

DOCX, Low priorityequality-impact-assessment
Low

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Contacts2 people available
OfficeN/A
Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
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