Latest Australia Defence Tenders
25 live tenders, updated daily.
Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 25 live Defence tenders from Australia. 6 were added since this time last week. Among the busiest buyers are Department of Defence - DSRG, Department of Defence - CASG and Victoria Government. Common CPV codes in these notices include Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000), Emergency and security equipment (35100000) and Protective and safety clothing (35113400). Watch the deadlines: 3 close within a week. The newest notice was added on 3 Nov 2026.
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Defence and security tenders in Australia
Defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies buy vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Defence procurement often limits eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Read the eligibility conditions of each Australia tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.
Selling Defence to government in Australia
Federal agencies advertise on AusTender, while each state and territory runs its own tender portal, and councils, universities and government-owned corporations publish separately again. Tender Impulse brings these sources together, so one alert covers every tier of Australian government. Notices are in English, which makes the market easy to enter from overseas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Australia Defence Tenders
How many Australia Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 25 open Australia Defence tenders. Of these, 6 were published in the last seven days, and 3 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Australia Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Australia Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: Department of Defence - DSRG, Department of Defence - CASG and Victoria Government. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Australia Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Australia Defence tenders are Surveillance and security systems and devices (35120000), Emergency and security equipment (35100000) and Protective and safety clothing (35113400). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are Defence tenders in Australia advertised?
Federal Defence tenders in Australia are advertised on AusTender, while every state and territory runs its own tender portal. Local councils, universities and government-owned corporations publish on top of that. Frequent buyers include the Department of Housing and Works, QBuild, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the Department of Defence.
Can overseas companies bid for Defence tenders in Australia?
Many Defence tenders in Australia are open to overseas suppliers, and notices are published in English, which makes Australia a practical place to start international bidding. Some tenders require local registration or a local presence, so check the conditions set out in each tender's documents before preparing a response.
What do Australia defence tenders usually cover?
Australia defence tenders usually cover vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services, bought by defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Can foreign suppliers bid on Australia defence contracts?
Australia defence contracts often limit eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Suppliers typically need prior registration with the defence buyer, security clearance for staff and facilities, export or end-user documentation, and references. The eligibility conditions of each tender should be read before any work on a bid begins.
What makes Australia defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Australia defence tenders differ from other public tenders in their restricted eligibility, confidentiality requirements and frequent use of restricted or negotiated procedures. Some documents are released only to registered or cleared bidders. Evaluation often weighs technical performance, reliability and through-life support alongside price. A key account manager at Tender Impulse can help assess eligibility conditions.
