Australian Signals Directorate
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. | 10 | $13m |
| 10.3.d.iii. Supply by particular business: due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. | 1 | $1.9m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data#3 Limited Formerly: Data #3 Business | Australian Signals Directorate | 2025-26 | 6 | 10.3.e. Additional deliveries by original supplier intended… and others | $3.6m |
| ORACLE CORPORATION AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | Australian Signals Directorate | 2025-26 | 5 | 10.3.e. Additional deliveries by original supplier intended… | $12m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware and Software Support CN4223151 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-03-03 | one of 5 limited tenders to this supplier | $5.5m |
| Hardware and Software Support Subscription CN4185402 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2025-09-03 | one of 5 limited tenders to this supplier | $3.6m |
| Hardware and Software Support Services CN4220907 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-02-20 | one of 5 limited tenders to this supplier | $1.9m |
| Communication Equipment CN4172735 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2025-07-23 | one of 6 limited tenders to this supplier | $1.9m |
| Hardware CN4234526 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-04-23 | one of 6 limited tenders to this supplier | $623k |
| ICT Hardware CN4237227 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-05-05 | one of 6 limited tenders to this supplier | $395k |
| ICT Hardware CN4217465 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-02-03 | one of 5 limited tenders to this supplier | $321k |
| Network Equipment CN4229271 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-03-31 | one of 6 limited tenders to this supplier | $261k |
| ICT Security Hardware CN4237223 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-05-05 | one of 6 limited tenders to this supplier | $223k |
| ICT Hardware CN4237225 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-05-05 | one of 6 limited tenders to this supplier | $164k |
| ICT Support Services CN4232303 |
Australian Signals Directorate | 2026-04-14 | one of 5 limited tenders to this supplier | $150k |