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Contract notice CN4198776 · Department of Defence

Sensor Harmonisation and Integration for Environmental Life Saving Diagnostics

$3.3m whole-of-life value
Supplier
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ABN 84002705224
Agency
Department of Defence
Procurement method
limited tender
Reason given
10.3.g. Prototype intended for limited trial or developed at the entity's request for a research, experiment, study, or original development contract.
Term
2025-10-21 to 2028-06-30
Published
2025-10-31
Category (UNSPSC)
93131703
Agency reference
4610002458

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 5 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$846k
2026-27$1.2m
2027-28$1.2m

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2025-10-31original notice$3.3m