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Contract notice CN4172636 · Department of Defence

Communication Equipment

$8.3m whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment

−$16m (−65.3%) since first published at $24m

Supplier
L3HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 88054982151
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
2025-06-25 to 2026-08-10
Published
2025-07-23
Category (UNSPSC)
43190000
Agency reference
3000099393

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 21 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$120k
2025-26$7.3m
2026-27$823k

Published versions

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

DateVersionValue
2025-07-23original notice$24m
2025-09-15amendment$8.3m