What does HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS do for the Australian Government?
HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS is an Australian Government contractor with 102 contracts worth $5.6M since 2013. Their largest government client is Department of Defence, and their average contract value is $55K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
102Total Contracts
$5.6MTotal Value
8Agencies Served
$55KAvg Contract
14Years Active
How much does HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | $354K |
| 2014 | 8 | $200K |
| 2015 | 9 | $272K |
| 2016 | 11 | $234K |
| 2017 | 9 | $245K |
| 2018 | 7 | $143K |
| 2019 | 8 | $237K |
| 2020 | 5 | $207K |
| 2021 | 7 | $2.6M |
| 2022 | 10 | $298K |
| 2023 | 11 | $275K |
| 2024 | 4 | $514K |
| 2025 | 6 | $105K |
| 2026 | 2 | $23K |
Who are HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | 93 | $4.5M | 80.0% |
| NSW Department of Communities and Justice | 1 | $426K | 7.5% |
| TAFE NSW | 1 | $402K | 7.1% |
| Geoscience Australia | 1 | $132K | 2.3% |
| Australian Federal Police | 3 | $127K | 2.3% |
| Department of Parliamentary Services | 1 | $16K | 0.3% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 1 | $16K | 0.3% |
| Australian Submarine Agency | 1 | $12K | 0.2% |
What categories does HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700-tools-and-machinery-code-2700 | 76 | $4.1M | 72.4% |
| 7315-printing-and-publishing-services | 1 | $426K | 7.5% |
| 9990-miscellaneous-and-unclassified | 1 | $402K | 7.1% |
| 2315-industrial-manufacturing-code-2315 | 8 | $174K | 3.1% |
| 8115-life-science-research | 1 | $132K | 2.3% |
| 4111-measuring-and-observing-and-testing-instruments | 2 | $97K | 1.7% |
| 2321-industrial-manufacturing-code-2321 | 1 | $52K | 0.9% |
| 2510-motor-vehicles | 1 | $48K | 0.8% |
| 3116-adhesives-and-sealants | 2 | $41K | 0.7% |
| 3127-manufacturing-components-code-3127 | 1 | $30K | 0.5% |
How does HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 97 | $2.4M | 96.0% |
| open | 4 | $2.4M | 4.0% |
What are HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tools and General Machinery | Department of Defence | $2.0M | |
| Provision For Fibre Laser Cutting Machine At Macquarie Correctional Centre | NSW Department of Communities and Justice | $426K | |
| PPE - Construction and Fabrication Equipment - 2022 Hare and Forbes | TAFE NSW | $402K | |
| Drilling Machine, Upright Bench Mounted, 240V | Department of Defence | $206K | |
| CNC milling machine | Geoscience Australia | $132K |
What are HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Department of Defence | $10K | |
| Hardware | Australian Submarine Agency | $12K | |
| Manufacturing Tools | Department of Defence | $14K | |
| Industrial Machinery | Department of Defence | $29K | |
| General Machinery and Equipment | Department of Defence | $20K | |
| Tools | Department of Defence | $13K | |
| Machinery | Department of Defence | $14K | |
| Tools | Department of Defence | $14K | |
| PPE - Construction and Fabrication Equipment - 2022 Hare and Forbes | TAFE NSW | $402K | |
| Air Compressor | Department of Defence | $13K |
Is HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS's government business growing or declining?
↓ 79.9%
Significant decline — contract value dropped 80% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS for government contracts?
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What size contracts does HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 92 | $2.1M |
| $50K-$100K | 6 | $393K |
| $100K-$500K | 4 | $1.2M |
| $1M-$5M | 1 | $2.0M |
What is HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 96000286957
- Registered Name
- HARE AND FORBES MACHINERY HOUS
- Government Contracting Period
- 2013 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- Australian Private Company
- ASIC Company Type
- Proprietary Limited
- ABN Status
- Active
- GST
- Registered
- ACN
- 000286957
- ABN
- 96000286957 verify ↗
- State
- NSW
- Postcode
- 2152
- Incorporated
- 28 September 1959 (66 years ago)
- Also trades as
- HARE & FORBES MACHINERYHOUSE, TOOLS 4INDUSTRY
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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