The Defence Infrastructure Panel (DIP) 2022 – 2027 commenced in 2022 and has an initial term to 2027. The panel includes 3 one – year extension options. If all extensions are exercised, the panel will run until June 2030.

Defence anticipates that any possible approach to market to re-tender may commence in mid 2029. An AusTender notice will be published beforehand to industry as an advanced alert of this opportunity.

Defence will review the panel need as part of this process and as a result of this the current panel structure may change. Industry should not assume that existing arrangements and service categories will continue.

The DIP has been established to provide streamlined access to high quality infrastructure related professional services.

The DIP operates under standing offer notice SON3881873 across 8 service categories.

Review the resources available on the pages below for guidance on accessing DIP services and managing engagements.

For enquiries about using the panel, or for advice on contractual or performance-related matters, please contact the Panel Manager at dip.management@defence.gov.au.