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Contract notice CN4070999 · Department of Defence

Research and Development Services

$440k whole-of-life value
Supplier
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology ABN 49781030034
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.g. Prototype intended for limited trial or developed at the entity's request for a research, experiment, study, or original development contract.
Term
2024-06-07 to 2026-05-01
Published
2024-06-27
Category (UNSPSC)
92111700
Agency reference
4600072785

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$15k
2024-25$231k
2025-26$193k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2024-06-27original notice$440k