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Contract notice CN4223457 · Department of Defence

Inventory Spares

$1.5m 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.iii. Supply by particular business: due to an absence of competition for technical reasons.
Term
2026-03-02 to 2026-10-05
Published
2026-03-04
Category (UNSPSC)
46100000
Agency reference
3000470434

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$855k
2026-27$685k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2026-03-04original notice$1.5m