Surveillance, detection and intelligence services

Closes in 124 daysClose date: 31 December 2026

Tender Overview

Reference604108

About this tender

Services Australia is seeking to reestablish a Optical Surveillance Services Panel Arrangement to provide surveillance, detection and intelligence services. This panel arrangement will operate across multiple states and territories including NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, and TAS. The services encompass optical surveillance capabilities and related detection and intelligence functions to support Services Australia's operational requirements across Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Surveillance, detection and intelligence services, specifically through the reestablishment of an Optical Surveillance Services Panel Arrangement.
Services Australia is managing this tender.
The panel arrangement will operate across NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, and TAS.
The reference number is 604108.
A Panel Arrangement for Optical Surveillance Services is being reestablished.

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