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Contract notice CN3975873 · Department of Defence

Docking Services

$525k whole-of-life value
Supplier
THALES AUSTRALIA ABN 66008642751
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
2023-05-05 to 2023-07-03
Published
2023-06-20
Category (UNSPSC)
25110000
Agency reference
4600054088

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 136 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$499k
2023-24$26k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2023-06-20original notice$525k