Department of Defence
Published long after it started
- What it measures
- The contract notice was published more than six months after the contract’s start date.
- When it applies
- Publication more than 180 days after the start date, for contracts worth $100,000 or more. AusTender does not publish the date a contract was signed, so we measure from the start date and allow a wide margin. Notices published in a batch are counted under “Published late in a batch” instead.
- Why it matters
- The Commonwealth Procurement Rules require agencies to report contracts on AusTender within 42 days of entering into them.
- Common explanations
- A start date set earlier than signing, to cover work under an earlier arrangement. A lease or agreement republished under a new notice when it was renewed or varied. Administrative delay in reporting.
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Contracts
Contracts published in 2025-26 and 2026-27 to date, largest amount first; showing the first 100. Contracts with suppliers who are individuals are counted in the totals but not listed (why).
| Contract | Agency | Published | Detail | Amount involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maintenance and Support of ICT Equipment CN4181353 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-19 | published 1072 days after start | $34m |
| Deployable Bulk Fuel Distribution CN4222052 |
Department of Defence | 2026-02-26 | published 1073 days after start | $29m |
| Capability Development Services CN4184542 |
Department of Defence | 2025-09-01 | published 488 days after start | $15m |
| Storage Containers CN4171113 |
Department of Defence | 2025-07-18 | published 666 days after start | $15m |
| Industry Prototype CN4183469 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-27 | published 517 days after start | $14m |
| Aircraft Services CN4180192 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-15 | published 2967 days after start | $13m |
| Engineering Service CN4234772 |
Department of Defence | 2026-04-24 | published 1387 days after start | $13m |
| Project Design Services CN4213554 |
Department of Defence | 2026-01-16 | published 1159 days after start | $8.8m |
| Domestic Leasing CN4269943 |
Department of Defence | 2026-08-18 | published 655 days after start | $8.4m |
| Vehicle Components CN4265288 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-30 | published 958 days after start | $4.4m |
| ICT Services CN4210216 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-19 | published 445 days after start | $3.8m |
| Project Support Services CN4272424 |
Department of Defence | 2026-08-27 | published 3171 days after start | $3.2m |
| Building Works CN4274706 |
Department of Defence | 2026-09-07 | published 371 days after start | $3.2m |
| Project Management CN4262031 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-17 | published 232 days after start | $2.6m |
| Research Agreement CN4230392 |
Department of Defence | 2026-04-02 | published 468 days after start | $2.6m |
| Sports Uniforms CN4176188 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-01 | published 403 days after start | $2.4m |
| Training Services CN4259503 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-09 | published 1452 days after start | $2.4m |
| Mission Simulator Upgrade CN4222967 |
Department of Defence | 2026-03-02 | published 301 days after start | $2.3m |
| Deployment Kits CN4261721 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-17 | published 242 days after start | $2.0m |
| Recording Equipment CN4231238 |
Department of Defence | 2026-04-08 | published 950 days after start | $1.9m |
| Maintenance Services CN4171184 |
Department of Defence | 2025-07-18 | published 955 days after start | $1.8m |
| Technology Demonstration CN4260774 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-14 | published 203 days after start | $1.8m |
| Software Sustainment Services CN4183466 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-27 | published 788 days after start | $1.7m |
| Academic Support Services CN4192571 |
Department of Defence | 2025-10-03 | published 216 days after start | $1.6m |
| Project Manager and Contract Administration Services CN4216150 |
Department of Defence | 2026-01-29 | published 237 days after start | $1.5m |
| Training Services CN4227659 |
Department of Defence | 2026-03-24 | published 517 days after start | $1.3m |
| Weather Service Support CN4248205 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-10 | published 344 days after start | $1.3m |
| Professional Services CN4200337 |
Department of Defence | 2025-11-07 | published 900 days after start | $1.3m |
| Uncrewed Aerial System CN4282713 |
Department of Defence | 2026-10-15 | published 213 days after start | $1.3m |
| Light Weapons and Ammunition CN4189739 |
Department of Defence | 2025-09-22 | published 340 days after start | $1.2m |
| ICT Services CN4218807 |
Department of Defence | 2026-02-10 | published 224 days after start | $1.1m |
| Risk Management Services CN4184823 |
Department of Defence | 2025-09-02 | published 2221 days after start | $1.1m |
| Training Services CN4203371 |
Department of Defence | 2025-11-21 | published 289 days after start | $1.1m |
| Port Services Electricity CN4191705 |
Department of Defence | 2025-09-30 | published 372 days after start | $1.1m |
| Project Management Support Services CN4248258 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-10 | published 647 days after start | $1.1m |
| Commercial advisory services CN4189685 |
Department of Defence | 2025-09-22 | published 356 days after start | $1.1m |
| Professional Services CN4208572 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-15 | published 193 days after start | $1.0m |
| Research Services CN4248198 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-10 | published 222 days after start | $1.0m |
| Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services CN4195712 |
Department of Defence | 2025-10-20 | published 538 days after start | $980k |
| Software Licence Renewal CN4166629 |
Department of Defence | 2025-07-03 | published 436 days after start | $859k |
| Legal Services CN4179714 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-14 | published 274 days after start | $822k |
| Project Management Support CN4259583 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-09 | published 373 days after start | $772k |
| Professional Services CN4227950 |
Department of Defence | 2026-03-25 | published 399 days after start | $768k |
| Educational Services CN4238095 |
Department of Defence | 2026-05-06 | published 1381 days after start | $760k |
| ICT Program Manager CN4225354 |
Department of Defence | 2026-03-13 | published 604 days after start | $712k |
| Warehouse Services of Guardian Class Patrol Boat Spares CN4252038 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-19 | published 353 days after start | $702k |
| Modification and Acceptance Services CN4252754 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-23 | published 330 days after start | $660k |
| Educational Services CN4207647 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-11 | published 224 days after start | $660k |
| Professional Services CN4259882 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-09 | published 254 days after start | $624k |
| Software Services CN4259876 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-09 | published 198 days after start | $610k |
| Project Support Services CN4249546 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-12 | published 206 days after start | $599k |
| Accommodation Services CN4234769 |
Department of Defence | 2026-04-24 | published 734 days after start | $598k |
| Hardware CN4218741 |
Department of Defence | 2026-02-10 | published 321 days after start | $584k |
| Ground Support Equipment CN4179718 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-14 | published 197 days after start | $554k |
| Rations CN4257689 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-03 | published 1463 days after start | $516k |
| Rocket Motor Demonstrator CN4208546 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-15 | published 552 days after start | $506k |
| Weapon Spare Parts CN4246071 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-03 | published 446 days after start | $489k |
| Domestic leasing CN4167301 |
Department of Defence | 2025-07-07 | published 182 days after start | $467k |
| Rations CN4257688 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-03 | published 1463 days after start | $460k |
| Legal Services CN4214630 |
Department of Defence | 2026-01-21 | published 183 days after start | $456k |
| Cloud Services CN4224677 |
Department of Defence | 2026-03-11 | published 253 days after start | $451k |
| Project Support Services CN4182425 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-22 | published 355 days after start | $445k |
| Professional Legal Services CN4213282 |
Department of Defence | 2026-01-14 | published 198 days after start | $429k |
| Project Support Services CN4182424 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-22 | published 355 days after start | $398k |
| Internet Services CN4171595 |
Department of Defence | 2025-07-18 | published 475 days after start | $395k |
| Technical Services CN4218473 |
Department of Defence | 2026-02-09 | published 213 days after start | $388k |
| Exercise Planner CN4207344 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-10 | published 236 days after start | $387k |
| Patch and Vulnerability Manager CN4261791 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-17 | published 746 days after start | $386k |
| Research Personal CN4209666 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-18 | published 324 days after start | $374k |
| Application Support Services CN4223030 |
Department of Defence | 2026-03-02 | published 886 days after start | $360k |
| Research Agreement CN4250149 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-16 | published 211 days after start | $348k |
| Meteorology and Navigation Services CN4201130 |
Department of Defence | 2025-11-12 | published 4609 days after start | $336k |
| Valves CN4260821 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-14 | published 614 days after start | $333k |
| Batteries CN4259619 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-09 | published 202 days after start | $300k |
| Targets CN4256537 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-01 | published 370 days after start | $281k |
| Development Services CN4217361 |
Department of Defence | 2026-02-03 | published 553 days after start | $280k |
| Port Services CN4242247 |
Department of Defence | 2026-05-20 | published 194 days after start | $280k |
| Sensor CN4244749 |
Department of Defence | 2026-05-27 | published 737 days after start | $272k |
| Rations CN4257690 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-03 | published 1463 days after start | $270k |
| Repair Services CN4274530 |
Department of Defence | 2026-09-04 | published 207 days after start | $268k |
| Education and Training Services CN4277370 |
Department of Defence | 2026-09-17 | published 598 days after start | $266k |
| Training Services CN4278827 |
Department of Defence | 2026-09-24 | published 605 days after start | $266k |
| Domestic Leasing CN4183758 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-28 | published 697 days after start | $263k |
| Research Agreement CN4209672 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-18 | published 693 days after start | $250k |
| Software Engineering CN4174094 |
Department of Defence | 2025-07-28 | published 453 days after start | $247k |
| Training Services CN4227663 |
Department of Defence | 2026-03-24 | published 236 days after start | $246k |
| Ground Handling CN4226626 |
Department of Defence | 2026-03-19 | published 1106 days after start | $236k |
| Transport Services CN4187214 |
Department of Defence | 2025-09-11 | published 338 days after start | $233k |
| Planning Services CN4277492 |
Department of Defence | 2026-09-18 | published 183 days after start | $230k |
| Mode Lock Laser CN4208702 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-16 | published 307 days after start | $222k |
| Signage and Accessories CN4234029 |
Department of Defence | 2026-04-21 | published 701 days after start | $217k |
| Freight Services CN4192574 |
Department of Defence | 2025-10-03 | published 375 days after start | $213k |
| Codification Sponsorship CN4205744 |
Department of Defence | 2025-12-03 | published 2528 days after start | $212k |
| Ground Handling Services CN4182283 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-22 | published 187 days after start | $209k |
| Rations CN4257715 |
Department of Defence | 2026-07-03 | published 354 days after start | $208k |
| System Engineer Services CN4184935 |
Department of Defence | 2025-09-02 | published 215 days after start | $207k |
| Domestic Lease CN4246952 |
Department of Defence | 2026-06-05 | published 216 days after start | $200k |
| Ground Handling Services CN4178934 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-12 | published 186 days after start | $179k |
| Ground Handling Services CN4178945 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-12 | published 186 days after start | $177k |
| Communication Installation Services CN4177762 |
Department of Defence | 2025-08-06 | published 401 days after start | $169k |