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Contract notice CN4170372 · Department of Defence

Engineering Support Services

$126k whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

−$62k (−33.0%) since first published at $189k

Supplier
QINETIQ PTY LTD ABN 68125805647
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
2025-06-12 to 2026-06-30
Published
2025-07-15
Category (UNSPSC)
81100000
Agency reference
3000084091

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 6 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$6k
2025-26$120k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2025-07-15original notice$189k
2026-09-08amendment$126k