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Contract notice CN3984613 · Department of Defence

Aircraft Component Repairs

$1.1m whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

+$688k (+182.1%) since first published at $378k

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
2023-06-21 to 2027-03-30
Published
2023-07-11
Category (UNSPSC)
78181800
Agency reference
4600054318

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 28 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$8k
2023-24$283k
2024-25$282k
2025-26$282k
2026-27$211k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2023-07-11original notice$378k
2025-10-03amendment$1.1m