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Contract notice CN4086528 · Department of Defence

Network Spares

$329k whole-of-life value
Supplier
THALES AUSTRALIA - LITHGOW ABN 66092605742
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
2024-07-24 to 2025-07-11
Published
2024-08-08
Category (UNSPSC)
46100000
Agency reference
MDNOK31

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 19 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$319k
2025-26$10k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2024-08-08original notice$329k