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Contract notice CN4136002 · Department of Defence

Aircraft Equipment

$128k whole-of-life value
Supplier
CHIEF FLUID SYSTEMS PTY LTD ABN 14142819412
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
Estimated value was under the procurement threshold.
Term
2025-03-07 to 2025-11-12
Published
2025-03-19
Category (UNSPSC)
25202500
Agency reference
MNC23LD

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 16 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$59k
2025-26$69k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2025-03-19original notice$128k