UKRI-5373 MRC LMS Sequencing System

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£47,136

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  • Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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Submission Deadline

1 month ago

Published

4 weeks ago

Description

Sequencing System

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UK Research & Innovation

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MRC Procurement

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