In brief
- DFAT awards VMware Australia an A$30.4 million software contract for three years.
- DFAT and VMware have three previous contracts worth A$19.0 million since 2021.
- VMware has 264 public contracts worth A$1.05 billion since 2016.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has awarded VMware Australia an A$30.4 million contract to supply software for three years, according to a notice on AusTender.
GovMarket data shows the two have three previous contracts worth A$19.0 million since 2021.
VMware Australia has 264 public sector contracts worth A$1.05 billion in GovMarket records since 2016. Its biggest public buyer is the Department of Defence with 122 contracts worth A$345.8 million.
The department has awarded 1,750 contracts worth A$1.54 billion in 2026, GovMarket data shows.
The contract runs from 27 October 2026 to 26 October 2029.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.58bn | 1252 |
| 2022 | $2.22bn | 1220 |
| 2023 | $1.59bn | 1939 |
| 2024 | $1.67bn | 1623 |
| 2025 | $2.38bn | 2549 |
| 2026 | $1.54bn | 1750 |
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $87.3m | 32 |
| 2022 | $93.0m | 23 |
| 2023 | $106.4m | 38 |
| 2024 | $109.9m | 29 |
| 2025 | $451.8m | 40 |
| 2026 | $111.1m | 14 |
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
