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

Improvement of Million Year Ice Core Estisol Handling System and Borehole Logger for Australian Antarctic Division

Awarded 15 Apr 2026

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Awarded15 Apr 2026
Value$52,500.00
SupplierRIX KNOWLEDGE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD [415]ABN 97 696 104 999
AgencyDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
StateN/A
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 24d8mo term, 89% elapsed
Awarded 15 Apr 2026Expires 30 Nov 2026

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The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water awarded a contract to RIX KNOWLEDGE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD for improvements to the Million Year Ice Core (MYIC) Estisol Handling System and Borehole Logger in support of the Australian Antarctic Division.

Valued at AUD 52,500, the work enhances specialized equipment used in ice core drilling and logging operations.

Source recordCN4232579

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