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Contract notice CN3999428 · Department of Defence

Software Support and Maintenance

$495k 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
2023-07-31 to 2024-05-31
Published
2023-08-31
Category (UNSPSC)
81112200
Agency reference
4501186387

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 11 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
2023-24$495k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2023-08-31original notice$495k