Bangabandhu satellite

French firm wins supply contract

French firm Thales Alenia Space have won the contract for supplying the satellite system under the Bangabandhu Satellite Launching project, reports UNB. Cabinet Purchase Committee yesterday approves a Tk 1951.75 crore tender proposal of Thales at its meeting with Finance Minister AMA Muhith in the chair. Senior Cabinet Ministers, who are members of the committee, were present at the meeting. As per the proposal, the French firm will supply and install the entire satellite system by June 30, 2017 on a turnkey basis. The supply job also includes launching vehicle service, ground control station equipment, construction of two ground stations, insurance, primary operation cost of next three years, and arranging 85 percent foreign finance from foreign source for the project.

Bangabandhu satellite

French firm wins supply contract

French firm Thales Alenia Space have won the contract for supplying the satellite system under the Bangabandhu Satellite Launching project, reports UNB. Cabinet Purchase Committee yesterday approves a Tk 1951.75 crore tender proposal of Thales at its meeting with Finance Minister AMA Muhith in the chair. Senior Cabinet Ministers, who are members of the committee, were present at the meeting. As per the proposal, the French firm will supply and install the entire satellite system by June 30, 2017 on a turnkey basis. The supply job also includes launching vehicle service, ground control station equipment, construction of two ground stations, insurance, primary operation cost of next three years, and arranging 85 percent foreign finance from foreign source for the project.