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Australian Industry Capability and Commercial Technical Supply Chain Support Services

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 31 March 2027 — indicative and subject to change

Tender Overview

ReferenceHCF/FY2026/27/AIC
Issued byDepartment of Defence
LocationWestern Australia : Gascoyne : Goldfields/Esperance : Great Southern : Kimberley : Mid West : Peel : Perth Metropolitan : Pilbara : South West : Wheatbelt New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End Australian Capital Territory Tasmania
CategoryEngineering & Research & Technical Based Services : Engineering Consulting Services

About this advance notice

The Department of Defence is seeking to engage suppliers for Australian Industry Capability and Commercial Technical Supply Chain Support Services. This opportunity covers engineering consulting and technical support services across all Australian states and territories. The tender is under reference HCF/FY2026/27/AIC and will be released on 31 March 2027. For inquiries, contact Amelia Hurst at 02 5108 9357 or amelia.hurst@defence.gov.au.

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Frequently asked questions

The Department of Defence is the lead agency for this tender.
The tender seeks Engineering Consulting Services as part of Australian Industry Capability and Commercial Technical Supply Chain Support Services.
The tender reference number is HCF/FY2026/27/AIC.
This is a future notice with an expected release date of 31 March 2027. Submissions are not currently open.
The tender covers all Australian states and territories, including regions across Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
Contact Amelia Hurst at the Department of Defence on 02 5108 9357 or email amelia.hurst@defence.gov.au.

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