Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 7,444 contracts worth $12.49B in the Telecommunications Services procurement category (UNSPSC family 4319), spanning 21 years (2006–2026). This spending covers 1,707 distinct suppliers and 102 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 87%. There are currently 237 contracts worth $441.0M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Telecommunications Services over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Telecommunications Services by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | 42 | $3.35B | 26.8% |
| 2 | BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 148 | $1.38B | 11.1% |
| 3 | CEA TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | 4 | $1.03B | 8.2% |
| 4 | L3HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 104 | $783.8M | 6.3% |
| 5 | HARRIS CORPORATION DBA HARRIS RF CO | 77 | $752.4M | 6.0% |
| 6 | IBM Australia Ltd | 39 | $680.0M | 5.4% |
| 7 | RAYTHEON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 122 | $505.4M | 4.0% |
| 8 | HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 205 | $453.9M | 3.6% |
| 9 | FMS ACCOUNT | 45 | $389.7M | 3.1% |
| 10 | DARONMONT TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | 7 | $238.7M | 1.9% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Telecommunications Services.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 5,590 | $11.10B |
| 2 | Services Australia | 66 | $683.9M |
| 3 | Department of Home Affairs | 144 | $315.0M |
| 4 | Australian Federal Police | 368 | $149.1M |
| 5 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 106 | $46.5M |
| 6 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 61 | $26.4M |
| 7 | Attorney-General's Department | 72 | $14.2M |
| 8 | NSW State Emergency Service | 2 | $12.2M |
| 9 | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | 59 | $11.5M |
| 10 | Australian Signals Directorate | 59 | $11.4M |
Parent Category
IT & Telecommunications UNSPSC Segment 43 · 74,000 contracts · $72.21B · 11,004 suppliersTrack Telecommunications Services procurement
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