In brief
- Bids close 24 November on AusTender
- RFT issued to shortlisted panel firms on 1 October 2026
- Defence has 15,673 contracts worth A$28.24 billion in 2026
Department of Defence is seeking a managing contractor for a logistics node at RAAF Base Learmonth, with bids closing 24 November, according to a notice on AusTender. The notice states no value.
The work covers Work Package 2.1 to establish a logistics node with multiple precincts in the southwest corner of RAAF Base Learmonth, Western Australia. It is part of the Theatre Logistics Estate program.
Defence has signed 15,673 contracts worth A$28.24 billion in 2026 in GovMarket records.
Past Defence construction suppliers include Lendlease Construction (A$4.81 billion), Plenary Living (LEAP 2) (A$4.03 billion) and Sitzler (A$1.61 billion) in GovMarket records.
The procurement is via the Defence Infrastructure Panel Major Construction, with the request issued to shortlisted panel companies on 1 October 2026. Bids close 24 November.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $24.35bn | 20297 |
| 2022 | $35.59bn | 15630 |
| 2023 | $55.11bn | 19814 |
| 2024 | $17.59bn | 14550 |
| 2025 | $35.27bn | 21818 |
| 2026 | $28.24bn | 15673 |
Who this buyer has used for this work
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
