Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Original Agency: Australian Antarctic Division · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Sea-Ice Drilling and Coring Equipment to the Australian Antarctic Division
Awarded 28 Feb 2011
Awarded28 Feb 2011
Value$11,970.54
SupplierKovacs Enterprise
AgencyDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Original Agency: Australian Antarctic Division
StateWA
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 15y 6mo ago2mo term
Awarded 28 Feb 2011Expired 22 Apr 2011
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, on behalf of the Australian Antarctic Division, awarded a contract to Kovacs Enterprise for the supply of sea-ice drilling and coring equipment.
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