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Contract notice CN4029199 · Grains Research and Development Corporation

Development of methods to quantify root distribution, length and biomass using a machine learning approach based on X-ray tomography of intact field soil cores

$275k whole-of-life value
Supplier
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA FINANCE UNIT ABN 37191313308
Agency
Grains Research and Development Corporation
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.d.ii. Supply by particular business: with no reasonable alternative or substitute: to protect exclusive rights or proprietary information.
Term
2023-03-17 to 2025-09-30
Published
2024-01-18
Category (UNSPSC)
70140000
Agency reference
USA2303-001RTX

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Value by financial year

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Financial yearEstimated amount
2022-23$31k
2023-24$108k
2024-25$108k
2025-26$27k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2024-01-18original notice$275k