Geodectic Zenith Camera Details Design Procurment - deliverable under the PNT Program Australia with AGO
Tender Overview
About this tender
This is a detailed design procurement opportunity for a Geodetic Zenith Camera delivered as part of the PNT Program Australia with AGO (Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation). The project is managed by Geoscience Australia and spans all Australian states and territories. The procurement seeks detailed design capabilities including optical and instrument design for a zenith-facing telescope with CCD/CMOS imaging, precision opto-mechanical packaging and alignment, electronics integration with timing and GNSS systems, calibration and test planning, and production-ready engineering documentation.
Frequently asked questions
- This is a detailed design procurement for a Geodetic Zenith Camera as part of Australia's PNT (Positioning, Navigation and Timing) program.
- Geoscience Australia is managing this procurement.
- This opportunity is available across all Australian states and territories, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
- Required capabilities include optical and instrument design for zenith-facing telescopes with CCD/CMOS imaging, precision opto-mechanical packaging and alignment, electronics and timing systems integration with GNSS, calibration and test planning, and production-ready engineering documentation.
- This falls under Engineering Consulting Services within the Engineering & Research & Technical Based Services category.
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