The Base Services Transformation Program has designed and procured the 4th generation of Defence base services contracts. The program is now in the transition phase, with Defence and Industry working together to ensure the Defence estate is sustained to support current and future Defence capability.
Defence sites are a critical combat enabler. Base services contracts ensure Defence bases and training areas are safe and secure, and support people as they live, train and work on the Defence estate.
Watch the video to learn how base services enable Defence to achieve its mission on behalf of the Australian people.
Procurement outcome
The re-tender of base services contracts has concluded, with the award of the final contract packages on 11 September 2025.
Contracts are for an initial six-year period, with extension options of between one and 3 years, to a maximum of 10 years.
| Base service contract | Organisations | Contract signed |
|---|---|---|
| Firefighting Services |
|
19 July 2024 |
| Base Security Services |
|
2 December 2024 |
| Resource Recovery and Waste Management |
|
19 December 2024 |
| National Program Service |
|
13 August 2025 |
| Project Delivery Services |
|
13 August 2025 |
| Living and Working Services |
|
11 September 2025 |
| Property and Asset Services |
|
11 September 2025 |
Defence is required to publish Contract Notices on AusTender for all procurements of goods or services valued at or above $10,000 (GST inclusive) within 42 days of entering into contract.
Procurement delivery timeline
The procurement of future base services contracts is progressing in line with the Procurement delivery timeline
Note: the timeline is subject to change.
Industry partner resources
Onboarding industry partners will find information and resources via the GovTeams Estate Resources Information Kiosk.
Requests for access can be made via the Defence representative.