How much does Department of Defence spend on procurement?
Department of Defence is an Australian Government agency that has awarded 330,706 procurement contracts worth $624.88B. Its largest supplier is various suppliers. 27.7% of its contracts are awarded through competitive processes.
What does Department of Defence spend its procurement budget on?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 377 | $47.87B | 17.6% | |
| 411 | $39.54B | 14.6% | |
| 1,592 | $35.23B | 13.0% | |
| 546 | $33.09B | 12.2% | |
| 149 | $18.03B | 6.6% | |
| 10 | $16.77B | 6.2% | |
| 5,935 | $8.30B | 3.1% | |
| 1,239 | $7.99B | 2.9% | |
| 136 | $6.56B | 2.4% | |
| 8 | $6.50B | 2.4% |
How competitive is Department of Defence's procurement process?
27.7% competitive
Low competition — this agency relies heavily on limited or direct sourcing.
Based on procurement method classification. Competitive includes open tender, selective tender, request for tender/quotation/proposal, and expression of interest.
Which Department of Defence contracts are up for renewal?
These contracts are expiring within the next 18 months and represent potential recompete opportunities for suppliers.
What size contracts does Department of Defence typically award?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Under $10K | 600 | $797K |
| $10K-$50K | 182,659 | $4.08B |
| $50K-$100K | 46,401 | $3.28B |
| $100K-$500K | 64,746 | $14.85B |
| $500K-$1M | 15,949 | $11.27B |
| $1M-$5M | 17,758 | $38.37B |
| $5M-$20M | 4,870 | $46.30B |
| $20M+ | 2,491 | $513.96B |
What contracts has Department of Defence awarded recently?
| Contract | Supplier | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fighting Gas Refill | WORMALD TECHNOLOGY | $67K | |
| Security and Control Equipment | THALES AUSTRALIA | $96K | |
| Power Inverter | BELLINGER SYSTEMS PTY LTD | $23K | |
| Compressor | GARDNER DENVER INDUSTRIES PTY LTD | $94K | |
| Cable Installation | PROGRAMMED ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD | $82K | |
| Electronic Component | BELLINGER SYSTEMS PTY LTD | $29K | |
| Pump Repair | SULZER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | $29K | |
| Compressor Unit | CEA AIR AND POWER PTY LTD Atlas CEA, CEA Petroluem | $22K | |
| Pathology Products | BECKMAN COULTER AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | $21K | |
| Hooks | BEAVER ENGINEERING PTY LTD | $25K |
Is Department of Defence using more competitive procurement over time?
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| Year | Competitive | Non-Competitive | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7269 | 19590 | 26859 |
| 2016 | 7832 | 18902 | 26734 |
| 2017 | 7024 | 16513 | 23537 |
| 2018 | 7480 | 16399 | 23879 |
| 2019 | 7533 | 17210 | 24743 |
| 2020 | 7295 | 19140 | 26435 |
| 2021 | 8048 | 18855 | 26903 |
| 2022 | 6835 | 18657 | 25492 |
| 2023 | 5331 | 17397 | 22728 |
| 2024 | 5362 | 19227 | 24589 |
| 2025 | 5067 | 18129 | 23196 |
| 2026 | 1365 | 7066 | 8431 |
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