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Contract notice CN4120558 · Department of Defence

War Vehicles

$405k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

+$156k (+62.8%) since first published at $249k

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
2024-12-20 to 2025-09-03
Published
2025-01-09
Category (UNSPSC)
25170000
Agency reference
MAA5Y2Q

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 by financial year

The total value spread evenly from start to end date. estimate: annualised

Financial yearEstimated amount
2024-25$303k
2025-26$102k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2025-01-09original notice$249k
2025-06-11amendment$405k