Contract notice CN4103117 · Department of Defence
Maintenance and Technical Inspection Services
+$4.1m (+933.9%) since first published at $440k
- Supplier
- THALES AUSTRALIA ABN 66008642751
- 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
- 2024-10-06 to 2025-12-31
- Published
- 2024-10-22
- Category (UNSPSC)
- 78181505
- Agency reference
- 4600080241
Worth a closer look
Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 170 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 increased after award: +934% on first published value. Agencies must publish amendments that change a contract’s value. Large increases can mean the original scope or price was understated.
Common explanations: Additional work or an extended term agreed after award. Options in the original contract that were later taken up. A correction to a value entered wrongly.
Value by financial year
The total value spread evenly from start to end date. estimate: annualised
| Financial year | Estimated amount |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $2.7m |
| 2025-26 | $1.9m |
Published versions
Every version of this notice we have loaded. Source: AusTender OCDS API.
| Date | Version | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-22 | original notice | $440k |
| 2025-09-23 | amendment | $2.0m |
| 2025-09-23 | amendment | $4.5m |