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Contract notice CN3950351 · Department of Defence

Software Renewal

$14m whole-of-life value
Supplier
VMWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 77122677089
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.d.iii. Supply by particular business: due to an absence of competition for technical reasons.
Term
2023-03-02 to 2024-01-31
Published
2023-03-07
Category (UNSPSC)
43200000
Agency reference
4600048445

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
2022-23$5.1m
2023-24$9.0m

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2023-03-07original notice$14m