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Contract notice CN3936489 · Department of Defence

Repair Aircraft components

$743k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

−$14k (−1.8%) since first published at $757k

Supplier
COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS, INC.
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
2022-12-14 to 2023-10-20
Published
2022-12-21
Category (UNSPSC)
78181800
Agency reference
4501173230

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 14 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
2022-23$476k
2023-24$268k

Published versions

Every version of this notice we have loaded. Source: AusTender OCDS API.

DateVersionValue
2022-12-21original notice$757k
2025-05-08amendment$743k