Australian Industry Capability and Commercial Technical Supply Chain Support Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Department of Defence opportunity supports Australian Industry Capability (AIC) and commercial/technical supply chain services. Work includes supplier and industry engagement, capability mapping, supply chain risk and assurance, sourcing support, commercial advisory, and engineering/technical supply chain support across Defence programs. Services are required across Australia, with New South Wales-based delivery being advantageous.
Frequently asked questions
- Services include supplier and industry engagement, capability mapping, supply chain risk and assurance, sourcing support, commercial advisory, and engineering/technical supply chain support across Defence programs.
- The Department of Defence is offering this opportunity.
- The tender reference number is HCF/FY2026/27/AIC.
- Services are required across all Australian states and territories, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
- Contact Amelia Hurst at the Department of Defence. Telephone: 02 5108 9357. Email: amelia.hurst@defence.gov.au
- This opportunity falls under Engineering & Research & Technical Based Services, specifically Engineering Consulting Services.
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