Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Value increased after award
- What it measures
- The contract’s value rose after it was first published.
- When it applies
- An increase of at least 50% and at least $1 million from the first published value.
- Why it matters
- Agencies must publish amendments that change a contract’s value. Large increases can mean the original scope or price was understated.
- Common explanations
- Additional work or an extended term agreed after award. Options in the original contract that were later taken up. A correction to a value entered wrongly.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chancery rental CN4216420 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-01-30 | +207% on first published value | $6.5m |
| Water and Wastewater Program (Niue) CN4178709 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 2025-08-11 | +286% on first published value | $4.2m |
| Domestic Internet Carriage Services CN4193218 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-10-08 | +104% on first published value | $2.9m |
| Software Engineering CN4198617 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-10-31 | +231% on first published value | $1.8m |
| Project Management Services CN4174443 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-07-29 | +109% on first published value | $1.6m |
| File Storage CN4225853 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-03-17 | +219% on first published value | $1.3m |
| Project Management and Administration CN4195513 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-10-17 | +100% on first published value | $1.3m |
| Project Administration Services CN4194539 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-10-14 | +254% on first published value | $1.2m |
| IT Services CN4168497 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2025-07-09 | +109% on first published value | $1.2m |
| IT Services CN4225895 |
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 2026-03-17 | +472% on first published value | $1.0m |