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Contract notice CN4235960 · Department of Defence

Shipbuilding Hardware

$135k whole-of-life value
Supplier
SHADBOLT GROUP PTY LTD ABN 37603737935
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
2026-04-14 to 2026-05-29
Published
2026-04-30
Category (UNSPSC)
31160000
Agency reference
3000542430

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$135k

Published versions

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DateVersionValue
2026-04-30original notice$135k