What does MERCK PTY LTD do for the Australian Government?
MERCK PTY LTD is an Australian Government contractor with 49 contracts worth $1.5M since 2013. Their largest government client is Department of Defence, and their average contract value is $30K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
How much does MERCK PTY LTD win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | $237K |
| 2014 | 3 | $87K |
| 2016 | 1 | $12K |
| 2017 | 4 | $95K |
| 2018 | 5 | $120K |
| 2019 | 5 | $151K |
| 2020 | 3 | $108K |
| 2021 | 4 | $87K |
| 2022 | 4 | $186K |
| 2023 | 9 | $326K |
| 2024 | 3 | $79K |
Who are MERCK PTY LTD's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | 24 | $571K | 38.3% |
| Australian Federal Police | 5 | $272K | 18.2% |
| Department of Health and Aged Care | 2 | $243K | 16.3% |
| Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 12 | $211K | 14.2% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 3 | $115K | 7.7% |
| Geoscience Australia | 2 | $43K | 2.9% |
| Department of Health and Aged Care - Therapeutic Goods Administration | 1 | $35K | 2.4% |
What categories does MERCK PTY LTD supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4110-laboratory-and-scientific-equipment | 18 | $622K | 41.7% |
| 8111-computer-programming-and-it-services | 4 | $244K | 16.4% |
| 4112-laboratory-supplies-and-fixtures | 9 | $187K | 12.6% |
| 4014-distribution-systems-code-4014 | 3 | $119K | 8.0% |
| 4200-medical-equipment-code-4200 | 4 | $90K | 6.1% |
| 3213-electronic-components-code-3213 | 1 | $53K | 3.6% |
| 2520-aerospace-systems-and-components | 3 | $42K | 2.8% |
| 1235-chemicals-and-gas-code-1235 | 1 | $32K | 2.2% |
| 2700-tools-and-machinery-code-2700 | 1 | $30K | 2.0% |
| 4111-measuring-and-observing-and-testing-instruments | 1 | $16K | 1.1% |
How does MERCK PTY LTD win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 49 | $1.5M | 100.0% |
What are MERCK PTY LTD's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Polishing Systems | Department of Health and Aged Care | $194K | |
| Provision of water purification service plan | Australian Federal Police | $141K | |
| Ultra Water Purification System | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $65K | |
| Provision of maintenance and support | Australian Federal Police | $64K | |
| Kit fuel sampling | Department of Defence | $58K |
What are MERCK PTY LTD's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of Scientific Equipment | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $15K | |
| Water Purification Systems | Department of Health and Aged Care | $49K | |
| Purchase of Maintenance and Support Services | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $15K | |
| Can, Filtration | Department of Defence | $12K | |
| Testing Equipment | Department of Defence | $16K | |
| Laboratory Equipment | Department of Defence | $25K | |
| Machine Equipment | Department of Defence | $14K | |
| Renewal of an annual service and consumables contract | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $11K | |
| Water Polishing Systems | Department of Health and Aged Care | $194K | |
| Water Purification System | Department of Defence | $17K |
Is MERCK PTY LTD's government business growing or declining?
Significant decline — contract value dropped 100% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with MERCK PTY LTD for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same agencies in similar categories.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 542 | $2.45B |
| Telstra Corporation Limited | 906 | $1.60B |
| TELSTRA SECURE BILLING | 758 | $1.52B |
| Thales Australia Limited | 258 | $1.26B |
| Fujitsu Australia Ltd | 666 | $1.03B |
| BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 136 | $939.7M |
| IBM Australia Ltd | 230 | $864.0M |
| SAP Australia Pty Ltd | 84 | $332.3M |
| ACCENTURE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 45 | $331.2M |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 167 | $313.9M |
What size contracts does MERCK PTY LTD typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 43 | $916K |
| $50K-$100K | 4 | $240K |
| $100K-$500K | 2 | $335K |
What is MERCK PTY LTD's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 80001239818
- Registered Name
- MERCK PTY LTD
- Government Contracting Period
- 2013 – 2024
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- Australian Private Company
- ASIC Company Type
- Proprietary Limited
- ABN Status
- Cancelled
- GST
- Cancelled
- ACN
- 001239818
- ABN
- 80001239818 verify ↗
- State
- VIC
- Postcode
- 3153
- Incorporated
- 5 July 1974 (51 years ago)
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
⚠ Risk & Compliance Alert
This company has been deregistered with ASIC
A deregistered company no longer legally exists as a corporate entity in Australia. Contracts with a deregistered company may be unenforceable. If this supplier has active government contracts, the contracting agency should verify the current legal standing of the entity.
Source: ASIC Companies Register (April 2026). Status codes: EXAD = External Administration, DRGD = Deregistered, SOFF = Strike-off Pending. Verify on ASIC ↗
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