Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
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Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
UKRI is procuring this contract for the purchase of a license to access read and publish to Elsevier's online journals.
No linked documents found for this notice.
Lot 1 Status: complete
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Not published
Award Title: UKRI-5667 Read and Publish License
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