National Research Council Canada · Awarded contract
AwardedEngineering Consultancy for Development of 30-Metre Telescope
Awarded 21 Jan 2015
Awarded21 Jan 2015
Value$543,193.70
SupplierABB Bomem Inc.
ProvinceCanada
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 2mo ago2y 7mo term
Awarded 21 Jan 2015Expired 31 Aug 2017
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National Research Council Canada awarded a contract to ABB Bomem Inc.
for engineering consultancy services related to the development of a 30-metre telescope.
The contract value is CAD 543,193.7.
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