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RFI for Sovereign Tactical Edge Radio

Department of Defence - CASG

Published 1 day ago

Straightforward tender

This is a simpler tender — suitable for first-time bidders. The process is typically shorter with fewer documentation requirements.

Description

Request for information issued by the Department of Defence seeking Australian industry feedback on the capability and capacity to design, manufacture, deliver and sustain a Tactical Edge Radio (TER) capability at scale within Australia. The RFI aims to inform future LAND 4140 TER acquisition and sustainment planning by identifying opportunities, risks, constraints, dependencies and recommendations to strengthen sovereign industrial capability and participation.

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Likely Insurance

$20M Public Liability — standard for Defence contracts

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Likely Baseline minimum — check RFT

Bid Effort Estimate

~4–8 hours — straightforward submission, minimal attachments

Estimated Contract Value

Est. under $200K

Based on tender category and similar awards

Who Wins Similar Contracts

Won by: Campbell Scientific Australia Pty Ltd — $901K

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How to bid — Request for Information

  1. 1
    Download the full Request for Tender document and all attachments
  2. 2
    Read the evaluation criteria carefully — this tells you how you'll be scored
  3. 3
    Structure your response to address each evaluation criterion directly
  4. 4
    Complete all mandatory pricing schedules and templates
  5. 5
    Have someone proofread before submitting through the official portal

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What similar contracts have been awarded for

Recent contract awards in the General/Other category — use as a pricing guide.

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Source: AusTender contract notices. Past award values are a guide only — your bid should reflect your own costs and value.

Enquiries

Role
Contact Officer

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Est. under $200K

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Closing Date

7 December 2026

24 days remaining

Published

11 November 2026

Contract Value

Est. under $200K

Estimated based on tender type and category. Actual value determined by your bid.

Jurisdiction

federal

Category

General/Other

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