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Contract notice CN4121671 · Services Australia

Software Maintenance and Support

$373k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

+$248k (+200.0%) since first published at $124k

Supplier
IBM AUSTRALIA LTD ABN 79000024733
Agency
Services Australia
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
2024-12-18 to 2025-06-30
Published
2025-01-15
Category (UNSPSC)
81110000
Agency reference
D427040556

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 8 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$373k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2025-01-15original notice$124k
2025-06-30amendment$373k