Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 2,925 contracts worth $5.52B in the Utilities procurement category (UNSPSC family 8310), spanning 20 years (2007–2026). This spending covers 1,053 distinct suppliers and 110 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is ERM Power Retail Pty Ltd. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 6%. There are currently 220 contracts worth $1.15B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Utilities over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Utilities by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ERM Power Retail Pty Ltd | 52 | $564.2M | 10.2% |
| 2 | SHELL ENERGY RETAIL PTY LTD | 11 | $381.7M | 6.9% |
| 3 | 196 | $337.9M | 6.1% | |
| 4 | JACANA ENERGY | 7 | $304.2M | 5.5% |
| 5 | Shell Energy Retail Pty Ltd | 7 | $299.7M | 5.4% |
| 6 | ACTEWAGL RETAIL LTD | 16 | $298.1M | 5.4% |
| 7 | ORIGIN ENERGY ELECTRICITY LIMITED | 9 | $156.2M | 2.8% |
| 8 | C S ENERGY LIMITED | 2 | $149.9M | 2.7% |
| 9 | PERTH ENERGY PTY LTD | 3 | $147.2M | 2.7% |
| 10 | SIMEC ZEN Energy Retail Pty Ltd | 1 | $127.2M | 2.3% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Utilities.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 1,446 | $3.61B |
| 2 | 196 | $337.9M | |
| 3 | CSIRO | 37 | $328.3M |
| 4 | Transport for NSW | 2 | $275.3M |
| 5 | Australian Federal Police | 31 | $114.7M |
| 6 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 75 | $95.5M |
| 7 | Department of Home Affairs | 88 | $76.1M |
| 8 | Department of Parliamentary Services | 24 | $69.7M |
| 9 | Venues NSW | 1 | $58.4M |
| 10 | Services Australia | 16 | $56.6M |
Parent Category
Public Utilities UNSPSC Segment 83 · 11,882 contracts · $31.10B · 4,397 suppliersTrack Utilities procurement
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