Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 95,298 contracts worth $97.35B in the Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services procurement category (UNSPSC segment 81), spanning 23 years (2004–2026). This spending covers 16,977 distinct suppliers and 200 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is FORTBURN PTY LTD. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 43%. There are currently 6,071 contracts worth $12.57B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Engineering & Research over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Engineering & Research by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FORTBURN PTY LTD | 217 | $4.98B | 5.1% |
| 2 | BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 218 | $2.90B | 3.0% |
| 3 | LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 493 | $2.72B | 2.8% |
| 4 | IBM AUSTRALIA LTD | 347 | $2.13B | 2.2% |
| 5 | 2,088 | $1.72B | 1.8% | |
| 6 | IBM Australia Ltd | 147 | $1.70B | 1.7% |
| 7 | KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT PTY LTD | 231 | $1.64B | 1.7% |
| 8 | COBS TELSTRA | 845 | $1.56B | 1.6% |
| 9 | TELSTRA SECURE BILLING | 741 | $1.51B | 1.6% |
| 10 | NOVA SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 89 | $1.38B | 1.4% |
| 11 | ACCENTURE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 60 | $1.27B | 1.3% |
| 12 | Accenture Australia Pty Ltd | 116 | $1.16B | 1.2% |
| 13 | FUJITSU AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 676 | $1.13B | 1.2% |
| 14 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 193 | $961.2M | 1.0% |
| 15 | THALES AUSTRALIA LTD | 73 | $844.0M | 0.9% |
| 16 | DOWNER DEFENCE SERVICES PTY LTD | 197 | $782.9M | 0.8% |
| 17 | AIR7000 P8 POSEIDON | 21 | $767.4M | 0.8% |
| 18 | Canberra Data Centres Pty Ltd | 104 | $757.2M | 0.8% |
| 19 | JACOBS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 109 | $752.8M | 0.8% |
| 20 | NAVANTIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 155 | $700.4M | 0.7% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Engineering & Research.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 24,757 | $44.80B |
| 2 | Services Australia | 7,893 | $9.62B |
| 3 | Department of Home Affairs | 6,635 | $6.08B |
| 4 | Australian Taxation Office | 2,584 | $4.46B |
| 5 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 3,275 | $2.19B |
| 6 | Digital Transformation Agency | 643 | $1.91B |
| 7 | Australian Signals Directorate | 1,486 | $1.89B |
| 8 | Department of Employment and Workplace Relations | 2,906 | $1.86B |
| 9 | 2,088 | $1.72B | |
| 10 | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | 552 | $1.68B |
Expiring Contracts (6,071 in next 12 months)
6,071 contracts worth $12.57B in Engineering & Research expire within 12 months. These are potential recompete opportunities.
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UNSPSC Sub-Categories
Procurement activity broken down by UNSPSC family code within the Engineering & Research segment.
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