TTDC3066 - UK SAF Clearing House: Delivery Partner

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    "description": "Direct Award of a new delivery partner contract to the University of Sheffield, to continue services provided by the UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Clearing House (UKSAFCH). The UKSAFCH supports and co-ordinates the testing and certification of new advanced fuels",
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    "title": "TTDC3066 - UK SAF Clearing House: Delivery Partner"
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