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Supply of Retardant for Aerial Suppression to Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Expires in 2y 11moExpires Mon, 3 Sept 2029
Awarded 4 Sept 20245y term · 42% elapsed

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Department of Fire and Emergency Services awarded a contract to Solberg Asia Pacific Pty Ltd for the ad-hoc (as and when required) supply of firefighting retardant and associated consumables critical to aerial firefighting operations.

The contract covered provision of retardant to be applied and incorporated into the current fleet of Large Air Tankers (LATs) and Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) through integration with existing capability arrangements based at Busselton Margaret River Airport and RAAF Pearce Base.

Insight

The award addressed on-demand supply of specialised retardant and consumables integrated with established LAT and SEAT bases, highlighting the operational importance of suppliers able to support aviation firefighting logistics and rapid mobilisation.

Value
$4,000,000.00
State
WA
Category
Public Safety & Security

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