Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 8,557 contracts worth $8.80B in the Scheduled Bus and Coach Services procurement category (UNSPSC family 7818), spanning 22 years (2005–2026). This spending covers 960 distinct suppliers and 30 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is AIRBUS AUSTRALIA PACIFIC LIMITED. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 79%. There are currently 236 contracts worth $111.6M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Scheduled Bus and Coach Services over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Scheduled Bus and Coach Services by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIRBUS AUSTRALIA PACIFIC LIMITED | 101 | $3.04B | 34.5% |
| 2 | GENERAL ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL INC | 9 | $1.05B | 12.0% |
| 3 | BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 94 | $802.8M | 9.1% |
| 4 | VENTIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 3 | $474.3M | 5.4% |
| 5 | BROADSPECTRUM (AUSTRALIA) PTY | 3 | $439.7M | 5.0% |
| 6 | AIR7000 P8 POSEIDON | 6 | $314.3M | 3.6% |
| 7 | TRANSFIELD SERVICES (AUSTRALIA) | 1 | $266.4M | 3.0% |
| 8 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 22 | $237.8M | 2.7% |
| 9 | BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LTD | 23 | $223.6M | 2.5% |
| 10 | SERCO DEFENCE | 4 | $139.9M | 1.6% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Scheduled Bus and Coach Services.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 8,140 | $8.57B |
| 2 | Department of Home Affairs | 39 | $164.8M |
| 3 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 7 | $43.0M |
| 4 | Australian Federal Police | 40 | $3.4M |
| 5 | Australian Customs and Border Protection Service | 176 | $3.4M |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 23 | $2.3M |
| 7 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 15 | $1.9M |
| 8 | Australian Maritime Safety Authority | 1 | $1.4M |
| 9 | Director of National Parks | 2 | $1.3M |
| 10 | National Capital Authority | 1 | $891K |
Parent Category
Transport & Storage UNSPSC Segment 78 · 24,292 contracts · $39.15B · 4,840 suppliersTrack Scheduled Bus and Coach Services procurement
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