THE HON JOEL FITZGIBBON MP
Minister for Defence
Monday, 3 November 2008
156/2008
DEFENCE SELECTS MICROSOFT RESELLER
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, has announced
Data#3 as the successful tenderer for the Microsoft Large Account Reseller
contract, which will result in cost reductions for Defence.
Mr Fitzgibbon said the contract was signed on 15 October 2008 after an open
tender process initiated earlier this year.
“Under the contract, Defence has negotiated competitive pricing for the Large
Account Reseller Services in support of procurement for Microsoft products,”
Mr Fitzgibbon said.
“This is expected to lead to cost reductions for Defence and can also be
extended to all Australian Government agencies, including federal, state and
territory, and local government agencies.”
Defence, as the lead agency, is negotiating an agreement for Microsoft
software requirements as part of the Government’s Coordinated Procurement
Contracting Framework.
The Framework is being coordinated through the Department of Finance and
Deregulation and is designed to reduce costs across government by utilising
its collective purchasing power and reducing administration.
Media contacts:
Christian Taubenschlag (Joel Fitzgibbon):
02 6277 7800 or 0438 595 567
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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