How many government contracts has KESTREL won?

KESTREL has been awarded 25 Australian Government contracts worth a combined $17M over 9 years (2017–2025). The average contract value is $666K. Data is sourced from AusTender (CC BY 4.0) and updated weekly by STOA.

What does KESTREL supply to the Australian Government?

KESTREL primarily supplies Aircraft to the Australian Government, covering 1 different UNSPSC procurement categories. Contracts range from small engagements to large multi-year agreements with an average value of $666K.

Does KESTREL have government contracts expiring soon?

Yes. KESTREL has 1 contracts worth $4M expiring within the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities where other suppliers can bid for the work when the current contract period ends.

KESTREL — Australian Government Contracts

Q: Who are KESTREL's biggest government clients?

KESTREL's largest government client by contract value is Department of Defence. In total, KESTREL has supplied 2 different Australian Government agencies. The second-largest client is NSW Rural Fire Service. Agency relationships span procurement categories including Aircraft.

Q: Is KESTREL's government business growing?

KESTREL's government contract value has declined by 37% year-over-year, based on a comparison of awarded contract value in the last 12 months versus the prior 12-month period. This decrease reflects changes in both the number and size of contracts awarded by Australian Government agencies.

What does KESTREL do for the Australian Government?

KESTREL is an Australian Government contractor with 25 contracts worth $16.7M since 2017. Their largest government client is Department of Defence, and their average contract value is $666K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.

Key Metrics

25Total Contracts

$16.7MTotal Value

2Agencies Served

$666KAvg Contract

9Years Active

1Expiring (12mo)

How much does KESTREL win in government contracts each year?

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KESTREL — Annual Government Contract Awards
Year	Contracts	Value
2017	1	$1.2M
2019	4	$491K
2020	4	$458K
2021	4	$1.0M
2022	3	$689K
2023	4	$2.8M
2024	2	$2.2M
2025	3	$7.8M

Who are KESTREL's biggest government clients?

Agency	Contracts	Value	Share
Department of Defence	24	$14.7M	88.3%
NSW Rural Fire Service	1	$2.0M	11.7%

What categories does KESTREL supply to government?

Category	Contracts	Value	Share
Aircraft	1	$2.0M	100.0%

How does KESTREL win government contracts?

Method	Contracts	Value	Share
limited	23	$13.5M	95.8%
open	1	$1.2M	4.2%

Which KESTREL government contracts are expiring soon?

KESTREL has 1 contracts worth $3.9M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.

Contract	Agency	Value	Expires
Aircraft Support Services	Department of Defence	$3.9M	2027-02-18

What are KESTREL's largest government contracts?

Contract	Agency	Value	Awarded
Aircraft Support Services	Department of Defence	$3.9M	2025-03-16
Aircraft Support Services	Department of Defence	$2.1M	2025-04-17
NAFC AFAC Contract 3005.16.2021.AFS_Kestrel	NSW Rural Fire Service	$2.0M	2024-11-05
Helicopter Services to Support Trials	Department of Defence	$1.9M	2023-05-16
Aircraft Support Services	Department of Defence	$1.8M	2025-04-29

What are KESTREL's most recent government contracts?

Contract	Agency	Value	Date
Aircraft Support Services	Department of Defence	$1.8M	2025-04-29
Aircraft Support Services	Department of Defence	$2.1M	2025-04-17
Aircraft Support Services	Department of Defence	$3.9M	2025-03-16
NAFC AFAC Contract 3005.16.2021.AFS_Kestrel	NSW Rural Fire Service	$2.0M	2024-11-05
Trials Support Services	Department of Defence	$295K	2024-05-23
Aircraft Support	Department of Defence	$315K	2023-07-13
Aircraft Support	Department of Defence	$284K	2023-05-16
Helicopter Services to Support Trials	Department of Defence	$1.9M	2023-05-16
Support Services	Department of Defence	$256K	2023-04-19
Vehicle Services	Department of Defence	$242K	2022-09-27

Is KESTREL's government business growing or declining?

↓ 36.5%

Declining — contract value decreased 37% year-over-year.

Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.

Who competes with KESTREL for government contracts?

Other suppliers winning contracts from the same agencies in similar categories.

Supplier	Contracts	Value
COULSON AVIATION (AUST) PTY LTD	4	$417.6M
ROTORDYNE PTY LTD	1	$65.0M
UC Helitanker 1 LLC	1	$19.9M
MCDERMOTT AVIATION PTY LTD	1	$4.9M
THE TRUSTEE FOR FIELD AIR OPERATION	1	$4.5M
SYDNEY HELICOPTERS PTY LTD	1	$1.6M
AGAIR PTY LTD	2	$1.1M
AIR AFFAIRS (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD.	1	$749K
Australasian Fire And Emergency Service Authorities Council Limited	1	$675K
TRUE NORTH NO.2 PTY LTD	1	$476K

What size contracts does KESTREL typically win?

Size Range	Contracts	Total Value
$10K-$50K	4	$112K
$50K-$100K	2	$116K
$100K-$500K	13	$3.6M
$1M-$5M	6	$12.9M

What is KESTREL's registered business information?

Australian Business Number (ABN): 24074552284
Registered Name: KESTREL
Government Contracting Period: 2017 – 2025

Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.

Which government agencies has KESTREL worked with?

Procurement Categories

UNSPSC categories where KESTREL is active.

Vehicles & Components 20 contracts · $13.1M · 0.0% of category spend Miscellaneous 1 contracts · $2.0M · 0.0% of category spend Engineering & Research 1 contracts · $1.2M · 0.0% of category spend

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