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Contract notice CN4229163 · Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Hardware

$359k whole-of-life value
Supplier
Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty Ltd Formerly: Simoco Australasia P/L ABN 29095068429
Agency
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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
2026-03-16 to 2028-05-31
Published
2026-03-30
Category (UNSPSC)
31160000
Agency reference
4600027824

Worth a closer look

Repeated limited tenders to one supplier: one of 12 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$47k
2026-27$162k
2027-28$149k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2026-03-30original notice$359k