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Contract notice CN4062555 · Department of Defence

Professional ICT Services

$655k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

−$116k (−15.0%) since first published at $770k

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
2024-05-13 to 2024-07-19
Published
2024-06-07
Category (UNSPSC)
43200000
Agency reference
4600072254

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$472k
2024-25$183k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2024-06-07original notice$770k
2025-05-08amendment$655k