Provision of Standby Aircraft for Volcanic Ash Measurement and Research
MET OFFICE · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Standby Aircraft for Volcanic Ash Measurement and Research
Awarded 14 Mar 2018
Awarded14 Mar 2018
Value£14,254.02
SupplierHochschule Dusseldorf (HSD)
AgencyMET OFFICE
RegionSouth West
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 7mo ago1mo term
Awarded 14 Mar 2018Expired 20 Apr 2018
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The Met Office awarded a contract to Hochschule Dusseldorf (HSD) for the provision of standby aircraft for volcanic ash measurements and research, valued at £14,254.02.
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