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Provision of Type 1 Helicopter Services for Firefighting in Victoria

Ended 8y 3mo agoExpired Fri, 29 June 2018
Awarded 22 Sept 20134y 9mo term

About

Department of Energy, Environment & Climate Action awarded a contract to Coulson Aviation Australia Pty Ltd for Type 1 helicopter services to support firefighting operations in Victoria.

The contract covered high-volume helicopters stationed at specific locations during fire seasons, with payments based on daily standing charges and flying hours as operationally required.

Insight

This contract reflects the reliance on specialized aerial firefighting resources procured through national coordination bodies like the National Aerial Firefighting Centre to manage seasonal wildfire risks.

Value
$10,000,000.00
State
VIC
Category
Public Safety & Security

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