Research Contract for User-Filled Directional Over-Pressure Charge for Underwater Unexploded Ordnance Neutralisation
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch Contract for User-Filled Directional Over-Pressure Charge for Underwater Unexploded Ordnance Neutralisation
Awarded 02 Mar 2022
Awarded02 Mar 2022
Value£181,190.00
SupplierALFORD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 4y 2mo ago6mo term
Awarded 2 Mar 2022Expired 30 Aug 2022
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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to Alford Technologies Limited for research to develop a user-filled, directional, over-pressure charge for use underwater by a remotely operated vehicle to neutralise thin-skinned unexploded ordnance.
The contract value is AUD 181,190.
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Research Contract for User-Filled Directional Over-Pressure Charge for Underwater Unexploded Ordnance Neutralisation
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