Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 4,615 contracts worth $3.78B in the Measuring and Observing and Testing Instruments procurement category (UNSPSC family 4111), spanning 17 years (2010–2026). This spending covers 1,713 distinct suppliers and 44 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is FMS ACCOUNT. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 89%. There are currently 147 contracts worth $61.3M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Measuring and Observing and Testing Instruments over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Measuring and Observing and Testing Instruments by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FMS ACCOUNT | 4 | $871.2M | 23.0% |
| 2 | BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LTD | 21 | $730.3M | 19.3% |
| 3 | THALES AUSTRALIA | 2 | $454.2M | 12.0% |
| 4 | CEA TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | 6 | $338.1M | 8.9% |
| 5 | LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 3 | $150.3M | 4.0% |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | $147.9M | 3.9% |
| 7 | Sonic Healthcare Limited | 1 | $142.6M | 3.8% |
| 8 | RAYTHEON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 11 | $93.1M | 2.5% |
| 9 | ROCKWELL COLLINS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 3 | $89.2M | 2.4% |
| 10 | Vaisala Pty Ltd | 154 | $85.1M | 2.3% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Measuring and Observing and Testing Instruments.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 3,016 | $3.31B |
| 2 | Bureau of Meteorology | 928 | $208.0M |
| 3 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 13 | $143.5M |
| 4 | 107 | $33.3M | |
| 5 | CSIRO | 20 | $20.7M |
| 6 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 55 | $9.0M |
| 7 | Department of Home Affairs | 16 | $8.1M |
| 8 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 133 | $7.6M |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 95 | $7.6M |
| 10 | Australian Federal Police | 67 | $7.4M |
Parent Category
Laboratory & Testing UNSPSC Segment 41 · 12,483 contracts · $4.96B · 4,075 suppliersTrack Measuring and Observing and Testing Instruments procurement
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