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Contract notice CN4166035 · Department of Defence

Transportation Services Equipment

$178k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

−$32k (−15.0%) since first published at $210k

Supplier
THALES AUSTRALIA ABN 66008642751
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
2025-06-05 to 2026-08-01
Published
2025-07-02
Category (UNSPSC)
25190000
Agency reference
3000078837

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 155 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$11k
2025-26$154k
2026-27$13k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2025-07-02original notice$210k
2026-01-21amendment$178k