Contract notice CN3942784 · Services Australia
Provision of IBM Software, Hardware and Services
+$334m (+82.9%) since first published at $403m
- Supplier
- IBM AUSTRALIA LTD ABN 79000024733
- Agency
- Services Australia
- 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
- 2022-12-23 to 2030-06-30
- Published
- 2023-01-27
- Category (UNSPSC)
- 81110000
- Agency reference
- D427036550
Worth a closer look
Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 6 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 increased after award: +83% on first published value. Agencies must publish amendments that change a contract’s value. Large increases can mean the original scope or price was understated.
Common explanations: Additional work or an extended term agreed after award. Options in the original contract that were later taken up. A correction to a value entered wrongly.
Value by financial year
The total value spread evenly from start to end date. estimate: annualised
| Financial year | Estimated amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $51m |
| 2023-24 | $98m |
| 2024-25 | $98m |
| 2025-26 | $98m |
| 2026-27 | $98m |
| 2027-28 | $98m |
| 2028-29 | $98m |
| 2029-30 | $98m |
Published versions
Every version of this notice we have loaded. Source: AusTender OCDS API.
| Date | Version | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-27 | original notice | $403m |
| 2026-01-15 | amendment | $430m |
| 2026-01-15 | amendment | $524m |
| 2026-01-15 | amendment | $736m |