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Contract notice CN4211662 · Department of Defence

Software Licence Renewal

$1.8m whole-of-life value
Supplier
BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD ABN 29008423005
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
2025-12-17 to 2028-06-30
Published
2025-12-24
Category (UNSPSC)
43230000
Agency reference
3000380982

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 21 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$374k
2026-27$697k
2027-28$699k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2025-12-24original notice$1.8m