Aerial Services for Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce
Department of Primary Industries · Awarded contract
AwardedAerial Services for Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce
Awarded 24 Jun 2025
Awarded24 Jun 2025
Value$7,153,255.00
SupplierIndependent Aviation Pty LtdABN 28 094 748 491
StateQLD
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
About
Department of Primary Industries awarded a contract to Independent Aviation Pty Ltd for aerial services in support of the Fire Ant Suppression Taskforce, valued at AUD 7,153,255 under a selective procurement method.
Source recordPO Box 1038N, Cairns North Qld 4870
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