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Contract notice CN4201828 · Department of Defence

Safety Equipment

$171k whole-of-life value
Supplier
P. & B. Bulte (No 2) Pty. Ltd. T/A Aquaterro Advance Product Suppl ABN 31064779746
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
2025-11-06 to 2025-12-10
Published
2025-11-14
Category (UNSPSC)
46180000
Agency reference
3000313823

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
2025-26$171k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2025-11-14original notice$171k