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Award of Tire Testing Research Contract to Smithers Rapra by Transport Canada

Awarded 19 Oct 2016

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Awarded19 Oct 2016
Value$37,500.00
ProvinceOutside Canada
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 9y 7mo ago5mo term
Awarded 19 Oct 2016Expired 31 Mar 2017

Transport Canada awarded a contract to Smithers Rapra for tire testing research.

The contract, valued at CAD 37,500, was competitively sourced.

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