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Contract notice CN4205402 · Department of Defence

War Vehicles

$5.9m whole-of-life value
Supplier
THALES AUSTRALIA ABN 66008642751
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
2025-11-24 to 2026-10-30
Published
2025-12-02
Category (UNSPSC)
25180000
Agency reference
3000342525

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 155 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$3.8m
2026-27$2.1m

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2025-12-02original notice$5.9m