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Contract notice CN4147862 · Department of Defence

Software Subscription

$154k whole-of-life value
Supplier
VMWARE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 77122677089
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
2025-04-14 to 2025-12-12
Published
2025-04-29
Category (UNSPSC)
43230000
Agency reference
4600092205

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 12 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$50k
2025-26$105k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2025-04-29original notice$154k