How many government contracts has BLACKWOODS won?

BLACKWOODS has been awarded 1,190 Australian Government contracts worth a combined $63M over 19 years (2008–2026). The average contract value is $53K. Data is sourced from AusTender (CC BY 4.0) and updated weekly by STOA.

What does BLACKWOODS supply to the Australian Government?

BLACKWOODS primarily supplies 3116-adhesives-and-sealants to the Australian Government, covering 20 different UNSPSC procurement categories. Other key categories include 4618-safety-signs-and-signals. Contracts range from small engagements to large multi-year agreements with an average value of $53K.

BLACKWOODS — Australian Government Contracts

Q: Who are BLACKWOODS's biggest government clients?

BLACKWOODS's largest government client by contract value is Department of Defence. In total, BLACKWOODS has supplied 14 different Australian Government agencies. The second-largest client is Transport for NSW. Agency relationships span procurement categories including 3116-adhesives-and-sealants.

Q: Does BLACKWOODS have government contracts expiring soon?

Yes. BLACKWOODS has 7 contracts worth $329K expiring within the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities where other suppliers can bid for the work when the current contract period ends.

Q: Is BLACKWOODS's government business growing?

BLACKWOODS's government contract value has declined by 81% year-over-year, based on a comparison of awarded contract value in the last 12 months versus the prior 12-month period. This decrease reflects changes in both the number and size of contracts awarded by Australian Government agencies.

What does BLACKWOODS do for the Australian Government?

BLACKWOODS is an Australian Government contractor with 1,190 contracts worth $62.7M since 2008. Their largest government client is Department of Defence, and their average contract value is $53K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.

Key Metrics

1,190Total Contracts

$62.7MTotal Value

14Agencies Served

$53KAvg Contract

19Years Active

7Expiring (12mo)

How much does BLACKWOODS win in government contracts each year?

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BLACKWOODS — Annual Government Contract Awards
Year	Contracts	Value
2008	1	$744K
2013	74	$3.9M
2014	77	$5.9M
2015	118	$7.0M
2016	95	$5.8M
2017	46	$1.9M
2018	63	$3.8M
2019	88	$3.6M
2020	106	$5.2M
2021	123	$5.1M
2022	100	$4.4M
2023	91	$2.5M
2024	107	$10.3M
2025	89	$2.4M
2026	38	$776K

Who are BLACKWOODS's biggest government clients?

Agency	Contracts	Value	Share
Department of Defence	1,153	$53.5M	85.3%
Transport for NSW	2	$6.8M	10.8%
Australian Federal Police	5	$846K	1.3%
TAFE NSW	1	$596K	1.0%
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry	12	$279K	0.4%
Sydney Trains	1	$163K	0.3%
Department of Home Affairs	1	$146K	0.2%
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	3	$79K	0.1%
Bureau of Meteorology	1	$72K	0.1%
Department of Parliamentary Services	3	$68K	0.1%

What categories does BLACKWOODS supply to government?

Category	Contracts	Value	Share
3116-adhesives-and-sealants	284	$20.6M	36.0%
4618-safety-signs-and-signals	139	$10.6M	18.5%
9990-miscellaneous-and-unclassified	4	$7.5M	13.1%
2700-tools-and-machinery-code-2700	198	$6.0M	10.5%
2519-vehicle-maintenance-and-repair	19	$1.7M	2.9%
2511-commercial-and-military-vehicles	50	$1.5M	2.6%
2510-motor-vehicles	57	$1.2M	2.1%
5310-clothing	37	$1.2M	2.1%
8013-legal-services	1	$744K	1.3%
5311-footwear	6	$732K	1.3%

How does BLACKWOODS win government contracts?

Method	Contracts	Value	Share
open	490	$34.0M	40.4%
limited	698	$21.3M	57.6%
selective	24	$519K	2.0%

Which BLACKWOODS government contracts are expiring soon?

BLACKWOODS has 7 contracts worth $329K expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.

Contract	Agency	Value	Expires
ICT Hardware	Department of Defence	$181K	2026-06-29
Safety Equipment	Department of Defence	$53K	2026-06-29
Lockers	Department of Defence	$50K	2026-06-29
Safety Equipment	Department of Defence	$45K	2026-06-29
ICT Hardware	Department of Defence	$44K	2026-06-29
Spare Parts	Department of Defence	$35K	2026-06-25
Hardware	Department of Defence	$35K	2026-07-30
Hardware	Department of Defence	$30K	2026-07-30
Safety Blankets	Department of Defence	$17K	2026-06-29
Safety Equipment	Department of Defence	$14K	2026-06-29
Hardware	Department of Defence	$11K	2026-06-29
Cleaning Products	Department of Defence	$11K	2026-06-24
Hardware	Department of Defence	$10K	2026-06-17
Hardware	Department of Defence	$10K	2026-06-24
BLACKWOODS EOMD-East - AWC	Department of Defence	$10K	2026-06-29

What are BLACKWOODS's largest government contracts?

Contract	Agency	Value	Awarded
Industrial Goods and Services	Transport for NSW	$6.6M	2024-12-11
Hearing protection.	Department of Defence	$1.9M	2014-08-15
Combat Hearing Protection Equipments	Department of Defence	$1.7M	2016-02-05
Combat Hearing Protective Equipment	Department of Defence	$1.3M	2016-03-02
Commercial-off-the-shelf items for Navy Establishm	Department of Defence	$1.2M	2015-02-09

What are BLACKWOODS's most recent government contracts?

Contract	Agency	Value	Date
Hardware	Department of Defence	$10K	2026-06-10
Tools	Department of Defence	$21K	2026-06-10
Hardware	Department of Defence	$10K	2026-06-10
Hardware	Department of Defence	$10K	2026-06-10
Spare Parts	Department of Defence	$35K	2026-06-04
Hardware	Department of Defence	$18K	2026-06-02
Hardware	Department of Defence	$12K	2026-06-02
Supplier of tools and equipment	Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency	$40K	2026-05-25
Tools and Protective Equipment	Department of Defence	$10K	2026-05-12
Repair Support Services	Department of Defence	$17K	2026-05-05

Is BLACKWOODS's government business growing or declining?

↓ 80.6%

Significant decline — contract value dropped 81% year-over-year.

Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.

Who competes with BLACKWOODS for government contracts?

Other suppliers winning contracts from the same agencies in similar categories.

Supplier	Contracts	Value
ALTRAC Light Rail Partnership	1	$3.26B
Transit Systems NSW SW Pty Ltd	1	$875.7M
Cubic Transportation Systems (Australia) Pty Limited	2	$872.5M
CHC HELICOPTERS LTD	3	$567.1M
LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY	2	$539.6M
Keolis Downer Hunter	1	$534.5M
Australian Defence Apparel Pty Ltd One Source Solutions	321	$419.0M
Hunter Valley Buses Pty Ltd	3	$407.6M
HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS (AUSTRALIA)	7	$377.7M
John Holland Pty Ltd	1	$354.1M

What size contracts does BLACKWOODS typically win?

Size Range	Contracts	Total Value
Under $10K	1	$5K
$10K-$50K	995	$19.2M
$50K-$100K	128	$8.8M
$100K-$500K	75	$14.2M
$500K-$1M	11	$7.1M
$1M-$5M	5	$7.3M
$5M-$20M	1	$6.6M

What is BLACKWOODS's registered business information?

Australian Business Number (ABN): 43000010300
Registered Name: BLACKWOODS
Government Contracting Period: 2008 – 2026

Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.

Which government agencies has BLACKWOODS worked with?

Registered Business Details

Entity Type: Australian Private Company
ASIC Company Type: Proprietary Limited
ABN Status: Active
GST: Registered
ACN: 000010300
ABN: 43000010300 verify ↗
State: NSW
Postcode: 2113
Incorporated: 12 October 1920 (105 years ago)
Also trades as: ATKINS ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES, BAKERS CONSTRUCTION + INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, BLACKWOODS, BLACKWOODS ATKINS, BLACKWOODS XPRESS +4 more

Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗

Procurement Categories

UNSPSC categories where BLACKWOODS is active.

Manufacturing Components 310 contracts · $21.4M · 0.9% of category spend Defence & Security 178 contracts · $12.3M · 0.0% of category spend Miscellaneous 4 contracts · $7.5M · 0.0% of category spend

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