Department of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedSupplied Eight Free-Standing Combination Cell Phone and Ferrous Metal Detector Systems to Tasmanian Prison Service
Awarded 23 Jul 2014
Awarded23 Jul 2014
Value$81,800.00
SupplierSmiths Detection
AgencyDepartment of Justice
StateTAS
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
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Department of Justice awarded a contract to Smiths Detection for the provision of eight free-standing combination cell phone and ferrous metal detector systems for the Tasmanian Prison Service.
The systems were supplied for use at designated Departmental locations in Hobart, Risdon Vale and Launceston to support contraband detection within TPS facilities.
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