Contract notice CN4131993 · Department of Defence
Repair of towed array sonar
$334k
whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment
+$160k (+92.4%) since first published at $174k
- Supplier
- ULTRA ELECTRONICS AVALON SYSTEMS PTY LTD ABN 67071476081
- Agency
- Department of Defence
- Procurement method
- limited tender
- Reason given
- 10.3.d.iii. Supply by particular business: due to an absence of competition for technical reasons.
- Term
- 2025-02-20 to 2025-12-29
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- Category (UNSPSC)
- 46171600
- Agency reference
- MGA2ZIL
Worth a closer look
Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 28 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 year | Estimated amount |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $140k |
| 2025-26 | $194k |
Published versions
Every version of this notice we have loaded. Source: AusTender OCDS API.
| Date | Version | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-05 | original notice | $174k |
| 2025-10-09 | amendment | $334k |