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Contract notice CN4035905 · Department of Defence

Beacon Distress

$166k whole-of-life value
Supplier
RFD (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD. BEAUFORT GROUP AUSTRALIA ABN 55050242601
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.b. Extreme urgency or events unforeseen.
Term
2024-02-02 to 2024-07-09
Published
2024-02-22
Category (UNSPSC)
46180000
Agency reference
MDNOGIR

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 11 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$156k
2024-25$9k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2024-02-22original notice$166k