Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water · Awarded contract
Awarded

Development of Antarctic-Specific Microalgae Toxicity Assay for Australian Antarctic Division

Awarded 20 Dec 2026

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Awarded20 Dec 2026
Value$103,834.50
SupplierUNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE [328]ABN 84 002 705 224
AgencyDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
StateN/A
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 3y 7mo3y 6mo term, 4% elapsed
Awarded 20 Dec 2026Expires 10 June 2030

About

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water awarded a contract to the University of Melbourne for the development of an Antarctic-specific microalgae toxicity assay to support the Australian Antarctic Division.

The contract value is AUD 103,834.5.

Source recordCN4250019

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