Latest Australia Defence Tenders
13 live tenders, updated daily.
Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 13 live Defence tenders from Australia. 4 were added since this time last week. Among the busiest buyers are Victoria Government and South Australia Police. Common CPV codes in these notices include Protective and safety clothing (35113400), Individual and support equipment (35800000) and Support equipment (35820000). The newest notice was added on 13 Oct 2026.
Looking wider? Browse all Defence tenders worldwide or every open Australia tender.
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.
15467727Supply and Sustainment of Surveillance and Enforcement Communications Technology and related services (CCTV & EC Panel)Country: AustraliaDeadline11 Dec 202615465096LAND 6504 Medium Range Ground Based Air and Missile Defence (MRGBAD)Country: AustraliaDeadline26 Nov 202615445216Supply of support equipment for in-field interviewing - Evidence Act 2025Country: AustraliaDeadline10 Nov 202615306971LIDAR Handheld Speed Detection DeviceCountry: AustraliaDeadline05 Nov 202615195809Milang Foreshore Stabilisation and Stormwater Management UpgradeCountry: AustraliaDeadline30 Oct 202615195795ICT Multimedia PanelCountry: AustraliaDeadline27 Oct 202615191345Justice Agencies Total Apparel Management Service for Specialised UniformsCountry: AustraliaDeadline25 Nov 202615047684Open Source Intelligence OSINT CapabilityCountry: AustraliaDeadline27 Oct 202614721454This Request for Tender RFT seeks the supply support and ongoing management of Water Delivery Drafting and Supply Equipment for the NSW RFSCountry: AustraliaDeadline22 Oct 202614710562Child Protection Casework Management SystemCountry: AustraliaDeadline02 Dec 20265927857Invitation to Register - Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ethical Supplier Register.Country: AustraliaDeadline04 Aug 20285769548Invitation to Register - Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ethical Supplier Register.Country: AustraliaDeadline04 Aug 20285640268Invitation to Register - Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ethical Supplier Register.Country: AustraliaDeadline04 Aug 2028
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Frequently Asked Questions About Australia Defence Tenders
How many Australia Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 13 open Australia Defence tenders. Of these, 4 were published in the last 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: Victoria Government and South Australia Police. 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 Protective and safety clothing (35113400), Individual and support equipment (35800000) and Support equipment (35820000). 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.
