Comprehensive analysis of $99.33 billion in federal and ACT government contracts
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Contracts Executed: 1,296
Total Contract Value: $1,639,045,607
Unique Suppliers: 772
Data Source: ACT Government Contracts Register
Period: January 1 - December 31, 2025
| Contract Size | Count | % of Total | Total Value | % of Value | Average Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega (≥$5M) | 32 | 2.5% | $1.29B | 78.8% | $40.4M |
| Large ($1M-$5M) | 77 | 5.9% | $179M | 10.9% | $2.3M |
| Medium ($250K-$1M) | 323 | 24.9% | $102M | 6.2% | $316K |
| Small (<$250K) | 864 | 66.7% | $66M | 4.0% | $76K |
| Rank | Supplier | Value | Duration (Years) | Directorate | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SG Fleet Australia | $420.0M | 7.0 | Chief Minister, Treasury | Fleet management |
| 2 | Veolia Environmental Services | $285.0M | 23.2 | Chief Minister, Treasury | Waste management |
| 3 | Omexom Australia | $107.0M | 7.0 | Infrastructure | Streetlight maintenance |
| 4 | Icon SI | $87.5M | 2.5 | Infrastructure | Design & construction |
| 5 | Canberra Contractors | $66.0M | 2.0 | Infrastructure | Road construction |
| 6 | Hindmarsh Construction | $46.2M | 2.0 | Infrastructure | Community housing |
| 7 | Cushman & Wakefield | $35.8M | 5.0 | Chief Minister, Treasury | Property services |
| 8 | Complex Co. | $24.8M | 2.0 | Infrastructure | Waterfront development |
| 9 | Salesforce | $23.1M | 3.0 | Digital Canberra | CRM platform |
| 10 | Canberra Contractors | $19.0M | 1.5 | Infrastructure | Road works |
| 11 | Hindmarsh Construction | $17.5M | 1.5 | Infrastructure | Construction |
| 12 | ServiceNow | $15.4M | 3.0 | Digital Canberra | IT service management |
| 13 | Haden Engineering | $14.8M | 2.0 | Infrastructure | Engineering services |
| 14 | Data#3 Limited | $11.4M | 3.0 | Digital Canberra | IT implementation |
| 15 | Complex Co. | $11.0M | 1.5 | Infrastructure | Construction |
| 16 | Hindmarsh Construction | $10.5M | 1.0 | Infrastructure | Building works |
| 17 | Haines Medical Australia | $9.5M | 2.0 | Health Services | Medical supplies |
| 18 | Canberra Contractors | $8.9M | 1.0 | Infrastructure | Civil works |
| 19 | Programmed Facility Management | $8.7M | 3.0 | Chief Minister, Treasury | Facility services |
| 20 | Complex Co. | $8.4M | 1.0 | Infrastructure | Construction |
Top 20 Total: $1.22B (74.2% of total value)
Remaining 1,276 Contracts: $424M (25.8% of total value)
| Directorate | Contracts | Total Value | % of Total | Average Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Health Services | 545 | $99.6M | 6.1% | $183K |
| Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development | 109 | $518.3M | 31.6% | $4.8M |
| Infrastructure Canberra | 64 | $481.7M | 29.4% | $7.5M |
| Education | 188 | $164.8M | 10.1% | $877K |
| Community Services | 158 | $126.1M | 7.7% | $798K |
| Justice and Community Safety | 118 | $118.4M | 7.2% | $1.0M |
| Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development | 64 | $82.2M | 5.0% | $1.3M |
| Digital Canberra | 10 | $48.1M | 2.9% | $4.8M |
| All Other Directorates | 40 | $0.0M | 0.0% | $0 |
| Month | Contracts | Total Value | % of Annual Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79 | $325.2M | 19.8% |
| February | 85 | $41.3M | 2.5% |
| March | 88 | $38.4M | 2.3% |
| April | 96 | $50.8M | 3.1% |
| May | 98 | $40.7M | 2.5% |
| June | 107 | $132.4M | 8.1% |
| July | 112 | $123.6M | 7.5% |
| August | 124 | $14.9M | 0.9% |
| September | 138 | $145.4M | 8.9% |
| October | 130 | $604.3M | 36.9% |
| November | 122 | $69.1M | 4.2% |
| December | 117 | $53.1M | 3.2% |
Q1: $404.9M (24.7%)
Q2: $223.9M (13.7%)
Q3: $283.9M (17.3%)
Q4: $726.5M (44.3%)
| Supplier | Contracts | Total Value | Average Value | Primary Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragon Care Australia | 35 | $1.58M | $45K | Health |
| BD | 30 | $5.87M | $196K | Health |
| Medtronic Australasia | 26 | $1.73M | $66K | Health |
| Haines Medical Australia | 21 | $9.49M | $452K | Health |
| Cepheid Holdings | 21 | $827K | $39K | Health |
| Data#3 Limited | 15 | $11.4M | $759K | IT Services |
| Datacom Systems | 10 | $3.2M | $320K | IT Services |
| Programmed Facility Management | 9 | $9.1M | $1.0M | Facility Services |
| Hindmarsh Construction | 8 | $74.2M | $9.3M | Construction |
| Canberra Contractors | 7 | $94.4M | $13.5M | Construction |
| Duration | Contracts | Total Value | Average Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-year (≤1 year) | 847 | $245.6M | $290K |
| Multi-year (1-3 years) | 298 | $486.3M | $1.6M |
| Long-term (3-5 years) | 89 | $302.1M | $3.4M |
| Extended (5+ years) | 62 | $605.1M | $9.8M |
Multi-year Average vs Single-year Average: 13.9x multiplier
| Supplier | Value | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesforce | $23.1M | 3 years | CRM Platform |
| ServiceNow | $15.4M | 3 years | IT Service Management |
| Data#3 Limited | $11.4M | 3 years | Implementation Services |
| SFDC Australia | $4.0M | 2 years | Salesforce Implementation |
| Datacom Systems | $3.2M | 2 years | IT Services |
| Microsoft (via resellers) | $2.8M | Various | Software Licensing |
| Adobe | $1.9M | 2 years | Creative Cloud |
| AWS (via resellers) | $1.5M | Various | Cloud Services |
| Oracle | $1.2M | 2 years | Database Licensing |
| SAP | $980K | 2 years | Enterprise Software |
| Project | Supplier | Value | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & Construction | Icon SI | $87.5M | 2.5 years |
| William Hovell Drive Upgrade | Canberra Contractors | $66.0M | 2.0 years |
| Community Housing Development | Hindmarsh Construction | $46.2M | 2.0 years |
| Acton Waterfront Development | Complex Co. | $24.8M | 2.0 years |
| Road Construction | Canberra Contractors | $19.0M | 1.5 years |
| Building Works | Hindmarsh Construction | $17.5M | 1.5 years |
| Engineering Services | Haden Engineering | $14.8M | 2.0 years |
| Construction Project | Complex Co. | $11.0M | 1.5 years |
| Building Construction | Hindmarsh Construction | $10.5M | 1.0 years |
| Civil Works | Canberra Contractors | $8.9M | 1.0 years |
Total Construction (>$5M): $306.2M across 10 major projects
| Contracts Won | Suppliers | % of Suppliers | Total Value | % of Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 contract | 598 | 77.5% | $1.18B | 72.0% |
| 2-5 contracts | 134 | 17.4% | $258M | 15.7% |
| 6-10 contracts | 26 | 3.4% | $87M | 5.3% |
| 11-20 contracts | 9 | 1.2% | $56M | 3.4% |
| 21+ contracts | 5 | 0.6% | $59M | 3.6% |
Data Collection: ACT Government Contracts Register, all contracts executed in 2025
Analysis Period: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Data Fields: Contract number, title, supplier, value, execution date, expiry date, directorate, contract type
Raw Data: data/act_contracts_2025.csv
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Repository: github.com/taxpayer-money/australian-government-contracts
License: CC0 (Public Domain)
Source: ACT Tenders Portal
Dataset: 1,296 contracts executed in 2025
Analysis Date: January 2026
Data Source: ACT Government Contracts Register