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Contract notice CN4029858 · Department of Defence

Electronic Reference Material

$156k whole-of-life value
Supplier
EBSCO International Inc. ABN 51002260602
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
2024-01-01 to 2025-01-31
Published
2024-01-23
Category (UNSPSC)
55110000
Agency reference
4600060352

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$72k
2024-25$85k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2024-01-23original notice$156k