Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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. Contracts with suppliers who are individuals are counted in the totals but not listed (why).
| Contract | Agency | Published | Detail | Amount involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Lease CN4262207 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-07-18 | published 6954 days after start | $134m |
| Mekong-Australia Partnership Phase 2 Support Unit CN4277136 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2026-09-16 | published 561 days after start | $38m |
| Property Lease Canberra CN4181628 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-08-20 | published 292 days after start | $33m |
| Property Lease Brisbane CN4221196 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-02-20 | published 235 days after start | $33m |
| Property Lease CN4274443 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-09-04 | published 2279 days after start | $19m |
| Chancery Lease agreement CN4201958 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-11-14 | published 1778 days after start | $11m |
| Gender, Equality, Disability and Scoial Inclusion (GEDSI) Support Unit CN4274080 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2026-09-03 | published 265 days after start | $10m |
| Chancery rental CN4216420 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-01-30 | published 1073 days after start | $9.6m |
| Mechanical upgrades CN4258766 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-07-08 | published 296 days after start | $7.1m |
| Commercial lease CN4284107 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-10-21 | published 2029 days after start | $5.3m |
| Disaster assistance response team Australia team 1 Partnership CN4181858 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2025-08-20 | published 433 days after start | $4.2m |
| Disaster assistance response team Australia team 1 Partnership CN4181860 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2025-08-20 | published 433 days after start | $4.2m |
| Disaster assistance response team Australia Partnering (Asia Pacific) CN4274634 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2026-09-07 | published 816 days after start | $4.2m |
| Property Lease CN4193200 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-10-08 | published 891 days after start | $3.9m |
| Chancery Lease CN4200934 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-11-11 | published 255 days after start | $2.9m |
| Chancery Lease Agreement CN4200918 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-11-11 | published 1443 days after start | $2.3m |
| Electrical Works CN4248027 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-06-09 | published 341 days after start | $2.2m |
| Travel services CN4266518 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-08-05 | published 1457 days after start | $2.2m |
| Property Lease CN4214551 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-01-21 | published 3753 days after start | $2.1m |
| Internet Links CN4185078 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-09-02 | published 1220 days after start | $2.1m |
| Internet Links CN4185076 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-09-02 | published 1220 days after start | $1.9m |
| Property Lease CN4177448 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-08-05 | published 228 days after start | $1.5m |
| CHANCERY REFURBISHMENT CN4266512 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-08-05 | published 189 days after start | $1.4m |
| travel CN4183781 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-08-28 | published 1662 days after start | $1.2m |
| Security Services CN4244361 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-05-27 | published 621 days after start | $1.1m |
| Utilities CN4213452 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-01-15 | published 228 days after start | $988k |
| Maintenance Services CN4222461 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-02-26 | published 240 days after start | $911k |
| Engagement of labour-hire resources CN4263498 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-07-24 | published 312 days after start | $827k |
| Chancery Lease CN4177454 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-08-05 | published 1450 days after start | $773k |
| Security Guard Services CN4201956 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-11-14 | published 775 days after start | $760k |
| Software CN4265377 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-07-30 | published 724 days after start | $749k |
| Utilities CN4266517 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-08-05 | published 400 days after start | $635k |
| Property Lease CN4214580 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-01-21 | published 3248 days after start | $567k |
| Temporary Personnel Services CN4240874 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-05-15 | published 210 days after start | $566k |
| Chancery Management Services CN4200935 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-11-11 | published 255 days after start | $556k |
| Employment Services CN4221179 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-02-20 | published 1268 days after start | $555k |
| Property Lease CN4177466 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-08-05 | published 185 days after start | $536k |
| Biomedical Technician CN4212155 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2026-01-05 | published 400 days after start | $488k |
| Guidance on the Country and Regional Architecture CN4166186 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2025-07-02 | published 687 days after start | $415k |
| Guidance on the Country and Regional Architectue CN4166166 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2025-07-02 | published 687 days after start | $391k |
| Guidance on the Country and Regional Architecture CN4166168 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2025-07-02 | published 687 days after start | $391k |
| Convergint Technologies Upgrade CN4194509 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-10-14 | published 1488 days after start | $388k |
| Professional Services CN4240919 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-05-15 | published 197 days after start | $374k |
| Electricity CN4213466 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-01-15 | published 198 days after start | $342k |
| Maintenance Services CN4218908 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-02-10 | published 224 days after start | $310k |
| Carparking Lease CN4268459 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-08-12 | published 306 days after start | $309k |
| Guard Services CN4165363 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-07-01 | published 639 days after start | $283k |
| Laboratory Scientist and Adviser CN4212350 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2026-01-06 | published 189 days after start | $262k |
| Professional procurement services CN4266516 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-08-05 | published 355 days after start | $231k |
| Electricity CN4194547 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-10-14 | published 408 days after start | $228k |
| Mechanical Upgrade CN4247949 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-06-09 | published 373 days after start | $202k |
| City Water Usage CN4231942 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-04-10 | published 283 days after start | $198k |
| Replacement of Fleet Vehicles CN4221156 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-02-20 | published 254 days after start | $189k |
| Short Term Accommodation CN4282255 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-10-13 | published 203 days after start | $173k |
| Lease Agreement CN4209363 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-12-17 | published 711 days after start | $165k |
| Language Training CN4222456 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-02-26 | published 284 days after start | $165k |
| Business Internet service CN4203577 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-11-21 | published 1236 days after start | $164k |
| LEN036 - Residential Lease (Solomon Islands) (Solomon Islands) CN4218672 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2026-02-10 | published 224 days after start | $157k |
| Short Term Accommodation CN4233144 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-04-16 | published 266 days after start | $156k |
| Security or Access Control Systems CN4231958 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-04-10 | published 431 days after start | $153k |
| Building Operations CN4248036 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-06-09 | published 251 days after start | $143k |
| Electricity Supply CN4229193 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-03-30 | published 1532 days after start | $140k |
| Legal Services CN4231530 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-04-09 | published 937 days after start | $140k |
| Freight Services CN4283046 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-10-16 | published 2298 days after start | $136k |
| Provision of Legal Services CN4263473 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-07-24 | published 510 days after start | $135k |
| Cleaning Services CN4275867 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-09-10 | published 801 days after start | $125k |
| LEN068 - Residential Lease (Solomon Islands) CN4218676 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2026-02-10 | published 224 days after start | $122k |
| Professional Procurement Services CN4266515 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-08-05 | published 204 days after start | $120k |
| Cleaning Services CN4231946 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-04-10 | published 1379 days after start | $119k |
| Telecommunications Services CN4181634 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-08-20 | published 1876 days after start | $117k |
| Chancery Lease CN4240880 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-05-15 | published 281 days after start | $108k |
| Interior Plants CN4177442 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-08-05 | published 400 days after start | $106k |
| Electricity CN4165351 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-07-01 | published 1491 days after start | $101k |
| Janitorial services for Chancery CN4181623 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-08-20 | published 1346 days after start | $100k |