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Contract notice CN4016065 · Department of Defence

Engineering Services

$179k whole-of-life value
Supplier
AUSTAL SHIPS PTY LTD ABN 80079160679
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
2023-11-03 to 2025-04-30
Published
2023-11-14
Category (UNSPSC)
81100000
Agency reference
4600059876

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 5 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$79k
2024-25$100k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2023-11-14original notice$179k