MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract

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Award of Project TITLEHOLDER for Airborne Chemical Hazard Detection Technology

Awarded 20 Apr 2017

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Awarded20 Apr 2017

Value£3,080,129.74

SupplierSmiths Detection Watford Limited

AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE

RegionSouth West

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 6y 7mo ago3y term

Awarded 20 Apr 2017Expired 20 Apr 2020

About

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Smiths Detection Watford Limited for Project TITLEHOLDER, an Airborne Hazard Technology Demonstrator Programme under the Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Delivery Team (CBRN DT).

The project will develop and mature technologies for airborne chemical hazards to assess the suitability of technology options to enhance chemical sense capability.

The contract value is AUD 3,080,129.74.

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