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Contract notice CN4228999 · Department of Defence

Hardware Support

$351k whole-of-life value
Supplier
IBM AUSTRALIA LTD ABN 79000024733
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
2026-03-01 to 2028-02-29
Published
2026-03-30
Category (UNSPSC)
81110000
Agency reference
4610004022

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 5 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$59k
2026-27$175k
2027-28$117k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2026-03-30original notice$351k