To establish a Contract for Procurement of Synthetic Paper Products
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Department of Defence is seeking to establish a contract for the procurement of synthetic paper products. The Defence Print and Distribution Service (DPDS) requires the supply of synthetic paper stock to support the production of Australian Defence Force (ADF) publications and other products intended for field deployment. Purpose Synthetic paper stock is required for ADF field publications and other products due to its unique performance characteristics. Standard paper products cannot adequately replicate these characteristics. The material provides superior durability through its waterproof, tear-resistant, and flexible properties, enabling publications and products to withstand harsh operational and environmental conditions encountered during Defence activities. The synthetic stock must also be fully compatible with DPDS production printing equipment. This compatibility is critical to maintaining high-volume production efficiency, minimising printer jams, feed issues, build-up of paper-related dust in the equipment, and static-related complications, while ensuring consistent print quality and operational readiness. DPDS requires approximately 70,000 sheets of synthetic paper stock per month to support its ongoing production requirements. DPDS is seeking to engage a suitably qualified supplier to provide synthetic paper stock under a supply arrangement that delivers reliable product availability, consistent quality, value for money, and ongoing support to Defence printing operations. Scope The scope includes: Supply of synthetic paper stock, minimum 70,000 sheets or 1 pallet per delivery Delivery to the DPDS at the start of each month Eligibility Suppliers must be Australian-owned businesses Tenderers may be required to provide evidence of Australian ownership as part of their submission Contract Terms and Conditions Delivery date: Start of each month Timeframe for delivery: 1st December 2026 Instructions to Tenderers Tender responses are to be submitted electronically via the AusTender website www.tenders.gov.au using the 'Lodgement Page' link on this tender notification.
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