Strategic Partnership with European Southern Observatory
Department of Industry, Science and Resources · Awarded contract
AwardedStrategic Partnership with European Southern Observatory
Awarded 11 Jul 2017
Awarded11 Jul 2017
Value$129,217,000.00
SupplierEUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY
StateN/A
CategoryResearch & Development
Expires in 8mo10y term, 93% elapsed
Awarded 11 July 2017Expires 11 July 2027
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The Department of Industry, Science and Resources awarded a contract to the European Southern Observatory for a strategic partnership, valued at AUD 129,217,000.
Source recordCN3447906
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