Award of Single-Photon Technology Research Contract to Heriot-Watt University
Defence Science And Technology Laboratory · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Single-Photon Technology Research Contract to Heriot-Watt University
Awarded 31 Mar 2017
Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£167.94
SupplierHeriot-Watt University
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2018
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to Heriot-Watt University for research into seeing inside buildings using single-photon technology.
The contract value was AUD 167.937.
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