What does Observator Instruments Pty Ltd do for the Australian Government?
Observator Instruments Pty Ltd is an Australian Government contractor with 53 contracts worth $2.6M since 2013. Their largest government client is Bureau of Meteorology, and their average contract value is $48K. The company has seen significant recent growth in government contract awards.
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How much does Observator Instruments Pty Ltd win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | $75K |
| 2016 | 12 | $377K |
| 2017 | 1 | $28K |
| 2018 | 6 | $368K |
| 2019 | 3 | $146K |
| 2020 | 4 | $154K |
| 2021 | 2 | $206K |
| 2022 | 2 | $53K |
| 2023 | 8 | $474K |
| 2024 | 4 | $84K |
| 2025 | 7 | $377K |
| 2026 | 3 | $247K |
Who are Observator Instruments Pty Ltd's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Meteorology | 51 | $2.5M | 98.2% |
| Department of Defence | 2 | $45K | 1.8% |
What categories does Observator Instruments Pty Ltd supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4111-measuring-and-observing-and-testing-instruments | 48 | $2.3M | 91.2% |
| 7317-industrial-production-code-7317 | 1 | $92K | 3.6% |
| 8110-professional-engineering-services | 1 | $71K | 2.8% |
| 7210-building-construction-services | 1 | $33K | 1.3% |
| 4110-laboratory-and-scientific-equipment | 1 | $19K | 0.7% |
| 2411-containers-and-storage | 1 | $10K | 0.4% |
How does Observator Instruments Pty Ltd win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 50 | $2.3M | 92.6% |
| open | 4 | $303K | 7.4% |
What are Observator Instruments Pty Ltd's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbishment Anemometer | Bureau of Meteorology | $214K | |
| Repair of Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges | Bureau of Meteorology | $195K | |
| Anemometer and Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge | Bureau of Meteorology | $190K | |
| Refurbishment of Anemometers | Bureau of Meteorology | $142K | |
| Anemometer Refurbishment | Bureau of Meteorology | $93K |
What are Observator Instruments Pty Ltd's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction Cartridges | Bureau of Meteorology | $20K | |
| Anemometer refurbishment | Bureau of Meteorology | $32K | |
| Repair of Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges | Bureau of Meteorology | $195K | |
| Refurbishment of Anemometers | Bureau of Meteorology | $53K | |
| Refurbishment of Anemometers | Bureau of Meteorology | $21K | |
| Refurbishment of Anemometers | Bureau of Meteorology | $49K | |
| Repair of Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges | Bureau of Meteorology | $75K | |
| Wind Direction Cartridge Potentiometer | Bureau of Meteorology | $15K | |
| Wind Direction Cartridge Potentiometer | Bureau of Meteorology | $23K | |
| Refurbishment of Anemometers | Bureau of Meteorology | $142K |
Is Observator Instruments Pty Ltd's government business growing or declining?
Rapid growth — contract value increased 1689% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Observator Instruments Pty Ltd for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same agencies in similar categories.
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|---|---|---|
| FORTBURN PTY LTD | 203 | $4.97B |
| BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 419 | $2.29B |
| KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT PTY LTD | 219 | $1.57B |
| BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | 70 | $1.47B |
| NOVA SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 77 | $1.37B |
| JACOBS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 125 | $1.08B |
| DOWNER DEFENCE SERVICES PTY LTD | 253 | $1.04B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 68 | $921.9M |
| THALES AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 290 | $858.3M |
| CEA TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | 55 | $767.0M |
What size contracts does Observator Instruments Pty Ltd typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 38 | $1.1M |
| $50K-$100K | 12 | $796K |
| $100K-$500K | 4 | $741K |
What is Observator Instruments Pty Ltd's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 56007283963
- Registered Name
- Observator Instruments Pty Ltd
- 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
- 007283963
- ABN
- 56007283963 verify ↗
- State
- VIC
- Postcode
- 3179
- Incorporated
- 31 July 1989 (36 years ago)
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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