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Contract notice CN4031239 · Department of Defence

Software Engineering

$815k whole-of-life value
Supplier
MICROSOFT PTY LTD ABN 29002589460
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.d.ii. Supply by particular business: with no reasonable alternative or substitute: to protect exclusive rights or proprietary information.
Term
2024-01-15 to 2025-01-14
Published
2024-01-30
Category (UNSPSC)
81111500
Agency reference
4600064493

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 6 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$374k
2024-25$441k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2024-01-30original notice$815k