Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 6,675 contracts worth $5.95B in the Medical Equipment and Accessories and Supplies procurement category (UNSPSC segment 42), spanning 17 years (2010–2026). This spending covers 2,055 distinct suppliers and 58 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Veterans' Affairs, and the most-awarded supplier is various suppliers. Year-over-year spending has increased by 424%. There are currently 251 contracts worth $1.48B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Medical Equipment over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Medical Equipment by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 581 | $1.50B | 25.2% | |
| 2 | SAAB AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 23 | $472.1M | 7.9% |
| 3 | COUNTRY CARE GROUP | 1 | $300.0M | 5.0% |
| 4 | Indigo Australasia Incorporated | 1 | $217.4M | 3.7% |
| 5 | QUEENSLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE | 3 | $196.5M | 3.3% |
| 6 | AMBULANCE VICTORIA | 4 | $141.8M | 2.4% |
| 7 | Aidacare PTY Limited | 1 | $140.0M | 2.4% |
| 8 | INNOVATION SCIENTIFIC PTY LTD | 2 | $130.7M | 2.2% |
| 9 | CENTRAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES PTY LTD | 11 | $130.3M | 2.2% |
| 10 | ST JOHN AMBULANCE WA LTD | 2 | $123.2M | 2.1% |
| 11 | RESMED ASIA PACIFIC LIMITED | 1 | $100.0M | 1.7% |
| 12 | AWP AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | $90.0M | 1.5% |
| 13 | ANSPEC PTY LTD | 675 | $85.5M | 1.4% |
| 14 | AMBULANCE SERVICE OF NSW | 3 | $84.0M | 1.4% |
| 15 | SERCO AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 11 | $83.6M | 1.4% |
| 16 | AM Diagnostics Pty Ltd | 2 | $81.1M | 1.4% |
| 17 | Westlab Pty Ltd | 2 | $80.0M | 1.3% |
| 18 | AIR LIQUIDE HEALTHCARE(CENTRAL A/C) | 1 | $60.0M | 1.0% |
| 19 | Cole Workwear Pty Ltd | 1 | $55.9M | 0.9% |
| 20 | Medical Industries Australia Hold C Pty Ltd | 1 | $54.9M | 0.9% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Medical Equipment.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Veterans' Affairs | 415 | $1.53B |
| 2 | 581 | $1.50B | |
| 3 | Department of Defence | 4,328 | $1.37B |
| 4 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 158 | $1.01B |
| 5 | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | 11 | $319.7M |
| 6 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 29 | $45.2M |
| 7 | Department of Home Affairs | 60 | $37.7M |
| 8 | HealthShare NSW | 119 | $36.0M |
| 9 | Australian Centre for Disease Control | 2 | $16.3M |
| 10 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 234 | $12.4M |
Expiring Contracts (251 in next 12 months)
251 contracts worth $1.48B in Medical Equipment 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 Medical Equipment segment.
| Code | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4200 | 4,188 | $2.83B | 47.6% |
| 4214 | 590 | $892.6M | 15.0% |
| 4221 | 50 | $556.7M | 9.4% |
| 4229 | 36 | $450.2M | 7.6% |
| 4217 | 491 | $228.6M | 3.8% |
| 4216 | 16 | $203.7M | 3.4% |
| 4213 | 12 | $190.3M | 3.2% |
| 4230 | 564 | $165.2M | 2.8% |
| 4219 | 22 | $133.2M | 2.2% |
| 4227 | 38 | $67.1M | 1.1% |
| 4231 | 10 | $54.9M | 0.9% |
| 4225 | 192 | $44.4M | 0.7% |
| 4222 | 16 | $39.0M | 0.7% |
| 4215 | 259 | $32.0M | 0.5% |
| 4228 | 5 | $16.7M | 0.3% |
| 4224 | 19 | $15.7M | 0.3% |
| 4212 | 86 | $13.6M | 0.2% |
| 4223 | 6 | $12.0M | 0.2% |
| 4220 | 49 | $5.3M | 0.1% |
| 4226 | 15 | $520K | 0.0% |
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