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 | 182,526 | $4.08B |
| $50K-$100K | 46,369 | $3.28B |
| $100K-$500K | 64,723 | $14.85B |
| $500K-$1M | 15,936 | $11.26B |
| $1M-$5M | 17,752 | $38.36B |
| $5M-$20M | 4,870 | $46.30B |
| $20M+ | 2,489 | $513.90B |
What contracts has Department of Defence awarded recently?
| Contract | Supplier | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Devices | MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | $188K | |
| Scientific Test Equipment Development | GRAVITAS TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | $96K | |
| Data Acquisition | EAST VIEW CARTOGRAPHIC, INC. EAST VIEW GEOSPATIAL | $520K | |
| Rocket Equipment | BLACK SKY AEROSPACE PTY LTD | $2.3M | |
| Communication Devices | JACKAL DESIGN LLC | $133K | |
| Experimental Equipment | BORESIGHT PTY LTD | $68K | |
| Commercial Appliances | MIELE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | $60K | |
| Audit Services | OmniAdvisory Consulting Omni Advisory | $16K | |
| Port Services | COASTLINE SERVICES PTE LTD | $74K | |
| Computer Maintenance Services | FUJITSU AUSTRALIA LIMITED | $10K |
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 | 1333 | 6889 | 8222 |
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