Defra awards ozone and UV monitoring contract to University of Manchester.
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is directly awarding a contract to the University of Manchester for the provision of monitoring, analysis, and technical support services for atmospheric ozone and UV radiation measurements across UK monitoring sites. The scope includes maintaining and operating monitoring equipment, data analysis, and technical support. The contract appears to be a continuation of existing services, indicating an incumbency signal. The duration and value are not specified, but the direct award suggests a specialized capability.