Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 74,000 contracts worth $72.21B in the Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications procurement category (UNSPSC segment 43), spanning 22 years (2005–2026). This spending covers 11,004 distinct suppliers and 190 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is Telstra Corporation Limited. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 30%. There are currently 3,639 contracts worth $8.18B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on IT & Telecommunications over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in IT & Telecommunications by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telstra Corporation Limited | 194 | $6.60B | 9.1% |
| 2 | FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | 67 | $3.49B | 4.8% |
| 3 | TELSTRA LIMITED | 107 | $1.80B | 2.5% |
| 4 | BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 270 | $1.59B | 2.2% |
| 5 | Telstra | 420 | $1.45B | 2.0% |
| 6 | HP Enterprise Services Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $1.20B | 1.7% |
| 7 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 45 | $1.17B | 1.6% |
| 8 | IBM AUSTRALIA LTD | 247 | $1.08B | 1.5% |
| 9 | Optus Networks Pty Ltd | 105 | $1.07B | 1.5% |
| 10 | DATA 3 GROUP | 1,105 | $1.04B | 1.4% |
| 11 | CEA TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | 5 | $1.03B | 1.4% |
| 12 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LTD | 89 | $1.02B | 1.4% |
| 13 | LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 66 | $1.00B | 1.4% |
| 14 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 69 | $919.8M | 1.3% |
| 15 | IBM Australia Ltd | 135 | $845.7M | 1.2% |
| 16 | L3HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 114 | $801.9M | 1.1% |
| 17 | DELL AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 2,029 | $792.4M | 1.1% |
| 18 | HARRIS CORPORATION DBA HARRIS RF CO | 80 | $752.7M | 1.0% |
| 19 | NGJ COOPERATIVE PROGRAM | 2 | $650.0M | 0.9% |
| 20 | ACCENTURE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 59 | $604.8M | 0.8% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in IT & Telecommunications.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 32,883 | $30.74B |
| 2 | Services Australia | 3,385 | $9.78B |
| 3 | Telecommunications Universal Service Management Agency | 1 | $6.38B |
| 4 | Australian Taxation Office | 1,306 | $4.72B |
| 5 | Department of Home Affairs | 3,002 | $3.62B |
| 6 | Australian Signals Directorate | 3,394 | $2.20B |
| 7 | Australian Federal Police | 2,331 | $1.06B |
| 8 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 1,771 | $1.04B |
| 9 | Department of Finance | 1,402 | $1.01B |
| 10 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 920 | $871.7M |
Expiring Contracts (3,639 in next 12 months)
3,639 contracts worth $8.18B in IT & Telecommunications 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 IT & Telecommunications segment.
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