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Contract notice CN4109604 · Department of Defence

Repair Aircraft Parts

$449k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

+$109k (+31.9%) since first published at $340k

Supplier
COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS, INC.
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
2024-11-12 to 2025-07-31
Published
2024-11-21
Category (UNSPSC)
78181800
Agency reference
4600082846

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 15 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$396k
2025-26$53k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2024-11-21original notice$340k
2025-05-08amendment$449k