The Defence Print and Distribution Service (DPDS) requires synthetic paper stock for Australian Defence Force (ADF) publications. Suppliers must be Australian-owned businesses. Key technical requirements include waterproof, tear-resistant, flexible, and UV/weather-resistant material compatible with Konica Minolta AccurioPress **** production printers. DPDS requires approximately 70,000 sheets per month. Samples (2,500 sheets per stock) must be provided by the tender close date. The contract is proposed to start on 1 December 2026 and end on 30 June 2029. Payment terms are within 20 calendar days after receipt of a correctly rendered invoice.
The proposed start date for the contract is Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
Following receipt of a correctly rendered invoice, the customer will pay within twenty 20 calendar days after receiving it, or on the next business day.
The evaluation process is designed to seek only relevant information that supports the assessment of the tender requirements and contract delivery capability, and the successful supplier will have demonstrated its ability to provide the best value for the customer.
To participate, suppliers must be Australian-owned businesses.
unless otherwise notified by an addendum, there are no site inspections for this atm.
Suppliers must provide and send product samples 2, 500 sheets per stock to defence for assessment.
questions will be permitted up until 5: 00pm tuesday, 13 october 2026, vic local time.
The customer will exclude from participation any potential supplier that does not demonstrate compliance with: to participate in this tender, suppliers must be australianowned businesses.