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National research and training hub: electromagnetic environment

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Response Deadline12/19/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

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

NAICS

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Place of Performance

Not specified

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Documents

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PostedNov 3

Contract opportunity posted

Response DeadlineDec 19

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12/19/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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