Contract notice CN4223638 · Department of Defence
War Vehicle Components
$217m
whole-of-life value, after 1 amendment
+$53m (+32.2%) since first published at $164m
- 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
- 2026-03-24 to 2030-06-30
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- Category (UNSPSC)
- 25170000
- Agency reference
- 4610003695
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 year | Estimated amount |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $14m |
| 2026-27 | $51m |
| 2027-28 | $51m |
| 2028-29 | $51m |
| 2029-30 | $51m |
Published versions
Every version of this notice we have loaded. Source: AusTender OCDS API.
| Date | Version | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | original notice | $164m |
| 2026-03-25 | amendment | $217m |