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Contract notice CN4192458 · Department of Defence

Inventory Spares

$254k whole-of-life value
Supplier
RHEINMETALL DEFENCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 62137668092
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.d.ii. Supply by particular business: with no reasonable alternative or substitute: to protect exclusive rights or proprietary information.
Term
2025-09-24 to 2026-11-24
Published
2025-10-02
Category (UNSPSC)
78181500
Agency reference
3000241850

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 44 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
2025-26$167k
2026-27$88k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2025-10-02original notice$254k