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Contract notice CN4086032 · Department of Defence

Software Support Services

$1.5m whole-of-life value
Supplier
VMWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 77122677089
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
2024-07-31 to 2027-07-30
Published
2024-08-06
Category (UNSPSC)
43230000
Agency reference
4600075498

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 12 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
2024-25$461k
2025-26$502k
2026-27$502k
2027-28$41k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2024-08-06original notice$1.5m