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Contract notice CN4128663 · Department of Defence

Telecommunication Network Services

$767k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

+$70k (+10.0%) since first published at $697k

Supplier
TELSTRA (VIC) ABN 64086174781
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
2025-02-13 to 2028-01-31
Published
2025-02-19
Category (UNSPSC)
43200000
Agency reference
4600087405

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 5 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$98k
2025-26$258k
2026-27$258k
2027-28$152k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2025-02-19original notice$697k
2025-05-08amendment$767k