Weekly Digest
Weekly summaries of the top government contracts, winners, and trends in Australian federal procurement.
$785M in diabetes and defence spending headlines a $5.9B week on AusTender
From P8 Poseidon aircraft spares to a trio of diabetes supply deals worth $785M, this week's 2,982 contracts reveal where federal money is moving in FY27.
Australia Post's $9.6B Data Services Win Headlines a $17.4B Week in Federal Contracting
2,904 federal contracts worth $17.4B published this week, led by a $9.6B Australia Post data capture deal with AMSA.
A $3B Base Support Renewal and $10.4B Week: What the Final Days of FY26 Reveal About Federal Procurement Priorities
The final week of FY26 closed with $10.4B across 3,366 contracts — led by a $3B Defence facility services renewal and a $515M satellite navigation deal.
TAFE Institutes Secure $1.5B in Education Contracts as Defence Spending Reaches $203M
Education providers dominated this week's $4.5B in government contracts, with TAFE institutes and training organisations capturing seven of the top ten awards.
Defence Propulsion Spend Climbs as $14.8B Weekly Procurement Activity Reshapes Aviation Maintenance Landscape
Defence aviation contracts led $14.8B in weekly procurement, with StandardAero Australia securing a $735.8M propulsion maintenance deal.
$4.3B Aerial Surveillance Contract Dominates $8B Week for Government Procurement
A massive aerial surveillance services contract for the Department of Home Affairs led an $8B week in government contracting, with 2,654 contracts published.
Austal Ships Secures $566M Cape Class Patrol Boat Contract as Government Spending Hits $6.8B
Defence and health dominate this week's $6.8B in government contracts, led by Austal's massive naval contract and GSK's vaccine supply deals.
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries secures historic $3.8B frigate contract as weekly procurement hits $7B
Defence's $3.8B General Purpose Frigates contract to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries headlines a massive week of procurement totalling $7B across 2,385 contracts.
Spotless Secures $3.0B Defence Base Services Contract in Record Week
Defence facility services drive $9.3B in new contracts, with Spotless leading massive infrastructure agreements worth over $4.5B combined.
Airfield Works Push Weekly Contracts to $1.8B as Defence Infrastructure Investment Surges
Downer secures massive $202M airfield contract as Defence leads infrastructure surge in $1.8B weekly spending across 1,490 government contracts.
Defence Dominates $2.9B Contract Week with $620M Communications Deal
Department of Defence secured over $1B in contracts this week, led by a massive $620M communications systems deal with Babcock.
$5.2B in Federal Contracts: Defence and Health Lead Massive Spending Week
Federal agencies awarded 1,614 contracts worth $5.2B this week, led by a massive $720M office accommodation deal and major defence upgrades.
Defence Dominates $2.7B Contract Week with $338M Base Redevelopment
Defence leads massive contracting week with major infrastructure projects, while water purchases and IT services drive broader government spending.
Austal Secures Massive $5.2B Defence Contract as Weekly Government Spending Hits $8.6B
Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia won the week's largest contract worth $5.2B for Landing Craft Heavy, dominating a $8.6B weekly spend across 2,044 contracts.
Defence Dominates $12.2B Contract Week with Austal's $5.2B Landing Craft Deal
Defence contracts commanded 83% of this week's $12.2B in government contracts, led by Austal's massive $5.2B landing craft heavy contract.
Defence Dominates $5.7B Contract Week with Major Aircraft and Surveillance Deals
Defence leads massive $5.7B contract week with $1.1B security surveillance deal and $869M aircraft purchase from FMS Account Reserve Bank.
Defence Dominates $6.4B Week as BGIS Secures Massive $2.9B Base Services Deal
Defence spending drives record $6.4B week with BGIS landing $2.9B services contract. 1,407 contracts published across all agencies.
$6.8B in Government Contracts: Defence Dominates Week Ending 2 March 2026
2,025 government contracts worth $6.8B published this week, led by Toll Remote Logistics' $1.3B defence relocation deal and Austal's $1B patrol vessel contract.
Defence Dominates $5.8B Contract Week as Toll Logistics Secures $1.3B Relocation Deal
Defence contracts led this week's $5.8B in government spending, with Toll Remote Logistics securing the largest single award worth $1.3B.
Defence & Healthcare Drive $2.2B Contract Week, Australia Post Lands $180M Services Deal
Defence contracts dominated this week's $2.2B in awards, while Australia Post secured the largest single deal at $180.3M for postal services.
$8.4B in Government Contracts: Defence Dominates with $6.3B in Major Awards
Defence leads a massive $8.4B week of government contracts with Ventia securing a $3.3B base services deal and major naval construction awards.
Defence Dominance: $4.5B in Contracts Led by Raytheon's $466M Testing Deal
Defence contracts dominated this week's $4.5B procurement activity, with Raytheon's massive testing services contract leading the charge.
Defence Dominates with $14.3B Week: Boeing and Austal Lead Massive Contract Surge
A massive $14.3B in contracts this week, led by Boeing's $3.3B aircraft sustainment deal and Austal's $1.3B military landing craft contract.
IBM's $736M Services Australia Deal Dominates $2.9B Contract Week
Services Australia awards IBM a massive $736M technology contract as government agencies publish over 1,000 contracts worth $2.9B in the first full week of 2026.
Week of 12 January 2026: $1.5B in Contracts Led by $140M Veterans' Mobility Equipment Deal
933 government contracts worth $1.5B published this week, topped by a $140M Veterans' Affairs mobility equipment contract to Aidacare.
Government Contracts Start 2026 Strong: $510M in First Week Led by $136M Indonesia Aid Program
Federal agencies awarded 114 contracts worth $510M in the first week of 2026, highlighted by major international development and infrastructure projects.
Australian War Memorial Dominates Contract Awards in Final Week of 2025
The Australian War Memorial secured $104.8M in contracts during the quiet holiday period, including a major $102.6M construction award to Kane Constructions.
Government Contracts H1 FY26 Wrap-Up: $12.4B in Awards
Analysis of $12.4B in government contracts awarded during July-December 2025, with insights on top agencies and categories.