Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 4,101 contracts worth $1.32B in the Power Generation and Distribution Machinery and Accessories procurement category (UNSPSC segment 26), spanning 20 years (2007–2026). This spending covers 1,474 distinct suppliers and 60 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 49%. There are currently 143 contracts worth $420.0M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Power Generation over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Power Generation by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 4 | $357.0M | 27.1% |
| 2 | PACIFIC MARINE BATTERIES PTY LTD | 6 | $116.4M | 8.8% |
| 3 | PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD | 2 | $75.4M | 5.7% |
| 4 | ASSURE ENERGY NT ROBERTSON PTY LTD ROBERTSON TRUST | 5 | $56.0M | 4.2% |
| 5 | ERM Power Retail Pty Ltd | 3 | $48.7M | 3.7% |
| 6 | POWER AND WATER CORPORATION | 4 | $37.3M | 2.8% |
| 7 | PENSKE POWER SYSTEMS PTY LTD | 80 | $28.2M | 2.1% |
| 8 | JENKINS ENGINEERING DEFENCE SYSTEMS PTY LTD | 5 | $27.6M | 2.1% |
| 9 | THALES AUSTRALIA | 38 | $27.0M | 2.1% |
| 10 | Power Back Pty Ltd | 2 | $26.1M | 2.0% |
| 11 | EYLEX PTY LTD | 89 | $21.1M | 1.6% |
| 12 | ActewAGL Retail - GAS | 1 | $18.4M | 1.4% |
| 13 | ERGON ENERGY CORPORATION LIMITED | 3 | $15.8M | 1.2% |
| 14 | ENERSYS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 35 | $15.1M | 1.1% |
| 15 | ORIGIN ENERGY ELECTRICITY LIMITED | 1 | $14.0M | 1.1% |
| 16 | MTU DETROIT DIESEL AUSTRALIA PTY | 9 | $11.9M | 0.9% |
| 17 | JENKINS ENGINEERING DEFENCE | 2 | $11.4M | 0.9% |
| 18 | Infigen Energy Markets Pty LTd | 1 | $10.2M | 0.8% |
| 19 | WARTSILA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 122 | $9.5M | 0.7% |
| 20 | Eaton Industries Pty Ltd | 56 | $8.5M | 0.6% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Power Generation.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 2,837 | $979.3M |
| 2 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 6 | $77.8M |
| 3 | Department of Parliamentary Services | 16 | $42.7M |
| 4 | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | 7 | $40.1M |
| 5 | National Indigenous Australians Agency | 7 | $28.6M |
| 6 | Australian Federal Police | 112 | $28.0M |
| 7 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 335 | $20.3M |
| 8 | CSIRO | 11 | $19.1M |
| 9 | Services Australia | 80 | $12.0M |
| 10 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 111 | $8.7M |
Expiring Contracts (143 in next 12 months)
143 contracts worth $420.0M in Power Generation 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 Power Generation segment.
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