Notice - Estate Works Program Defence Industry Update
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Department of Defence, Security and Estate Group, advises industry that the Estate Works Program Office will be hosting Industry Briefings from early August to end September 2026. Instructions to Tenderers All Industry Briefing details are published on the Defence Internet page via the 'Industry training and events' page, located in the 'Business and Industry' menu, or via the following address: https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/training-events/2026-defence-estate-works-program-industry-briefings The current Estate Works Program Tender Forecast is published on the Defence Internet, under 'Business and Industry' > 'Finding Opportunities' > 'Estate Works Program Tender Forecast', or via the following link: https://www.defence.gov.au/business-industry/finding-opportunities/estate-works-program-tender-forecast Enquiries Contact: Directorate of Estate Works Program Office Email: segservicedelivery.esddewpo@defence.gov.au
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