Contract notice CN3946214 · Department of Defence
Research Agreement
$206k
whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment
+$19k (+10.0%) since first published at $188k
- Supplier
- THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE ABN 61249878937
- Agency
- Department of Defence
- Procurement method
- limited tender
- Reason given
- 10.3.g. Prototype intended for limited trial or developed at the entity's request for a research, experiment, study, or original development contract.
- Term
- 2023-02-01 to 2024-08-22
- Published
- 2023-02-14
- Category (UNSPSC)
- 81100000
- Agency reference
- 4600046937
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 by financial year
The total value spread evenly from start to end date. estimate: annualised
| Financial year | Estimated amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $54k |
| 2023-24 | $133k |
| 2024-25 | $19k |
Published versions
Every version of this notice we have loaded. Source: AusTender OCDS API.
| Date | Version | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-14 | original notice | $188k |
| 2025-05-08 | amendment | $206k |