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Contract notice CN4183783 · Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Communications Equipment

$173k whole-of-life value
Supplier
Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty Ltd Formerly: Simoco Australasia P/L ABN 29095068429
Agency
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
Estimated value was under the procurement threshold.
Term
2025-06-30 to 2025-12-31
Published
2025-08-28
Category (UNSPSC)
46000000
Agency reference
4600024581

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$936
2025-26$172k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2025-08-28original notice$173k