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Contract notice CN4032921 · Department of Defence

Computer Services

$486k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

+$264k (+119.1%) since first published at $222k

Supplier
IBM AUSTRALIA LTD ABN 79000024733
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
2024-02-01 to 2026-06-29
Published
2024-02-06
Category (UNSPSC)
81110000
Agency reference
4600065142

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$83k
2024-25$201k
2025-26$201k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2024-02-06original notice$222k
2025-11-07amendment$443k
2025-11-07amendment$486k