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Contract notice CN3891691 · Department of Defence

Software Purchase

$438k whole-of-life value
Supplier
VMWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 77122677089
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.e. Additional deliveries by original supplier intended as replacement parts, extensions, or continuation for existing goods or services for compatibility.
Term
2022-06-27 to 2022-12-19
Published
2022-07-05
Category (UNSPSC)
43230000
Agency reference
4600035755

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 18 limited tenders to this supplier. Above the threshold, limited tender is allowed only in defined circumstances, such as urgency or a single capable supplier. Repeated use with one supplier reduces competition.

Common explanations: A specialised supplier with no practical alternative. Additional deliveries that must match existing equipment or systems. Urgent requirements, such as disaster response.

Value by financial year

The total value spread evenly from start to end date. estimate: annualised

Financial yearEstimated amount
2021-22$10k
2022-23$428k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2022-07-05original notice$438k