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UK7 - Contract Details Notice 715864471 CCCT887-Upskilling 2026 Portsmouth

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715864471 CCCT887-Upskilling 2026 PortsmouthInternational

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Awarded by Defence Equipment and Support to Portsmouth University, this contract focuses on engineering upskilling for one student. The research specifically examines how female breast anthropometry influences the fit, curvature requirements, and ballistic vulnerability of personal hard armour plates. The contract is valued at 20,000 pounds excluding VAT and was awarded via a below-threshold procedure without competition. The performance period for this project spans from September 28, 2026, to January 1, 2032, under solicitation number 715864471 CCCT887-Upskilling 2026 Portsmouth.

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Portsmouth University receives 20,000 pounds for female breast anthropometry hard armour research.

Agency

Defence Equipment and Support

Contract Value

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NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

GBR

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NONE

Awardee

Portsmouth University

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CCCT887-Upskilling 2026 Portsmouth - Portsmouth University

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PostedOct 8

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AwardedOct 13

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AgencyDefence Equipment and Support

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Engineering Upskilling 2026 for 1 student to study the Female breast anthropometry influence the fit, curvature requirements, and ballistic vulnerability of personal hard armour plates.

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