Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 3,564 contracts worth $2.68B in the Telecommunications Services procurement category (UNSPSC family 8311), spanning 21 years (2006–2026). This spending covers 1,041 distinct suppliers and 122 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and the most-awarded supplier is TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 89%. There are currently 186 contracts worth $492.5M 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 | TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED | 95 | $388.8M | 14.5% |
| 2 | Concentrix Services Pty Ltd | 2 | $178.0M | 6.7% |
| 3 | Telstra Corporation Limited | 192 | $167.1M | 6.2% |
| 4 | PACNET SERVICES (A) PTY. LTD. | 1 | $136.1M | 5.1% |
| 5 | COBS TELSTRA | 370 | $104.8M | 3.9% |
| 6 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12 | $94.3M | 3.5% |
| 7 | Australian Communication Exchange | 1 | $90.0M | 3.4% |
| 8 | Kordia Pty Ltd | 4 | $73.7M | 2.8% |
| 9 | BSA Limited | 5 | $66.0M | 2.5% |
| 10 | Telstra | 193 | $64.1M | 2.4% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Telecommunications Services.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 130 | $449.7M |
| 2 | Department of Defence | 918 | $304.8M |
| 3 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 33 | $195.4M |
| 4 | Department of Communications and the Arts | 45 | $163.9M |
| 5 | Department of Home Affairs | 51 | $146.6M |
| 6 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 86 | $115.3M |
| 7 | Telecommunications Universal Service Management Agency | 3 | $115.2M |
| 8 | Services Australia | 212 | $95.2M |
| 9 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 78 | $91.8M |
| 10 | CSIRO | 6 | $82.7M |
Parent Category
Public Utilities UNSPSC Segment 83 · 11,882 contracts · $31.10B · 4,397 suppliersTrack Telecommunications Services procurement
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