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Contract notice CN4026440 · Department of Defence

Rechargeable Batteries

$400k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

+$200k (+100.0%) since first published at $200k

Supplier
BALE DEFENCE ENGINEERING SYSTEMS PTY LTD ABN 87083258431
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
2023-12-21 to 2024-04-25
Published
2024-01-04
Category (UNSPSC)
25102000
Agency reference
JW2C3C

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 14 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$400k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2024-01-04original notice$200k
2024-06-12amendment$400k