Equipment buying in line for new approach_2
3 April 2012
Research equipment purchasing is in line for more strategic and collaborative management by the end of the year, according to a voluntary higher education purchasing body.
The Research Equipment Affinity Group (REAG) will evaluate a pilot project launched in December between five universities, project co-ordinator Colin Cram told SM.
A framework agreement is expected and similar projects for other laboratory equipment is to be launched in the autumn. The group will develop and promote specialist knowledge among purchasers of each...