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Contract notice CN4144268 · Department of Defence

Research Services

$686k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

+$236k (+52.5%) since first published at $450k

Supplier
University of New South Wales ABN 57195873179
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.b. Extreme urgency or events unforeseen.
Term
2025-03-10 to 2025-09-30
Published
2025-04-15
Category (UNSPSC)
93131703
Agency reference
4600092101

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 14 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$378k
2025-26$308k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2025-04-15original notice$450k
2026-03-19amendment$686k