Australian Federal Police
Repeated limited tenders to one supplier
- What it measures
- The same agency awarded the same supplier several contracts by limited tender in one financial year.
- When it applies
- Five or more limited-tender contracts at or above the open-tender threshold ($80,000, or $125,000 for contracts published from 17 November 2025; $400,000 for corporate entities; $7.5 million for construction), worth $1 million or more in total, published in the same financial year. Contracts below the threshold, where limited tender is routine, and contracts under Appendix A exemptions (such as legal counsel) are not counted.
- Why it matters
- 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.
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Reasons given
The reason each agency recorded on AusTender for using limited tender.
| Reason | Contracts | Amount involved |
|---|---|---|
| 10.3.e. Additional deliveries by original supplier intended as replacement parts, extensions, or continuation for existing goods or services for compatibility. | 7 | $8.7m |
| 10.3.d.iii. Supply by particular business: due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. | 1 | $6.6m |
By supplier and year
Each row is one agency’s contracts with one supplier in one financial year, most contracts first. Suppliers who are individuals are counted in the totals but not listed (why).
| Supplier | Agency | Year | Contracts | Most common reason | Amount involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | Australian Federal Police | 2025-26 | 8 | 10.3.e. Additional deliveries by original supplier intended… and others | $15m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provision of communications equipment CN4210337 |
Australian Federal Police | 2025-12-19 | one of 8 limited tenders to this supplier | $6.6m |
| Supply of equipment CN4178512 |
Australian Federal Police | 2025-08-08 | one of 8 limited tenders to this supplier | $4.4m |
| Supply of equipment and services CN4187750 |
Australian Federal Police | 2025-09-12 | one of 8 limited tenders to this supplier | $2.4m |
| Provision of communications devices and accessories CN4193779 |
Australian Federal Police | 2025-10-10 | one of 8 limited tenders to this supplier | $492k |
| Supply of communication devices and accessories CN4227017 |
Australian Federal Police | 2026-03-23 | one of 8 limited tenders to this supplier | $485k |
| Provision of radio services CN4192721 |
Australian Federal Police | 2025-10-03 | one of 8 limited tenders to this supplier | $457k |
| Supply of system integration, equipment and licensing CN4203249 |
Australian Federal Police | 2025-11-21 | one of 8 limited tenders to this supplier | $349k |
| Supply of radio equipment CN4178510 |
Australian Federal Police | 2025-08-08 | one of 8 limited tenders to this supplier | $108k |