National Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of R&D Contract for IDEaS Challenge on Rotary Blade Erosion Reduction to University of Alberta
Awarded 01 Jan 2024
Awarded01 Jan 2024
Value$1,146,739.75
AgencyNational Defence
ProvinceAlberta
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 9mo ago1y 1mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2024Expired 8 Feb 2025
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National Defence awarded a contract to The Governors of the University of Alberta for engineering consultancy services related to Research and Development for the IDEaS challenge 'Erosion from Motion: Reducing Wear and Tear on Rotary Blades.' The contract, valued at CAD 1,146,739.75, was competitively sourced and performed in Edmonton, Alberta.
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