What does Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) do for the Australian Government?
Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) is an Australian Government contractor with 245 contracts worth $21.4M since 2013. Their largest government client is Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and their average contract value is $87K.
Key Metrics
245Total Contracts
$21.4MTotal Value
5Agencies Served
$87KAvg Contract
14Years Active
5Expiring (12mo)
How much does Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 | $1.1M |
| 2014 | 16 | $994K |
| 2015 | 20 | $1.3M |
| 2016 | 27 | $1.6M |
| 2017 | 22 | $1.6M |
| 2018 | 16 | $1.5M |
| 2019 | 12 | $1.3M |
| 2020 | 16 | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | $1.4M |
| 2022 | 30 | $2.2M |
| 2023 | 16 | $1.7M |
| 2024 | 9 | $2.4M |
| 2025 | 21 | $2.2M |
| 2026 | 11 | $550K |
Who are Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd)'s biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 140 | $11.2M | 52.4% |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 75 | $8.7M | 40.6% |
| Department of Home Affairs | 24 | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| Department of Defence | 5 | $83K | 0.4% |
| Australian Customs and Border Protection Service | 1 | $14K | 0.1% |
What categories does Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000-food-and-beverage-code-5000 | 194 | $18.9M | 88.6% |
| 5215-appliances-and-electronics-code-5215 | 22 | $864K | 4.0% |
| 4618-safety-signs-and-signals | 14 | $435K | 2.0% |
| 4712-cleaning-equipment-code-4712 | 4 | $391K | 1.8% |
| 4616-personal-safety-and-protection | 3 | $327K | 1.5% |
| 2511-commercial-and-military-vehicles | 3 | $190K | 0.9% |
| 4615-defence-and-security-code-4615 | 1 | $80K | 0.4% |
| 2411-containers-and-storage | 1 | $69K | 0.3% |
| 4227-medical-equipment-code-4227 | 2 | $63K | 0.3% |
| 5019-food-and-beverage-code-5019 | 1 | $11K | 0.1% |
How does Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 236 | $21.0M | 95.2% |
| limited | 12 | $480K | 4.8% |
Which Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) government contracts are expiring soon?
Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) has 5 contracts worth $650K expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAWSON Food Resupply (Season 2025-26) - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $265K | |
| Food Supply Order 2026 (Macquarie Island) - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $260K | |
| Household and Cleaning 2026 (Macquarie Island) - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $60K | |
| Traverse Food Supplies for Season 2026/27 - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $50K | |
| Davis Station Mattress Replacement 2026-27 - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $20K | |
| High-energy Food Supplies for Remote Activity (Watercraft and Antarctic Expediti | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $15K |
What are Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd)'s largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASEY Food & Household Resupply (Season 2024-25) | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $850K | |
| Antarctic Food Supplies - Casey Station 2025/26 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $590K | |
| Casey Food Order 2023/2024 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $520K | |
| MAWSON Food & Household Resupply (Season 2024-25) | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $468K | |
| Station Food Resupply 22/23 - Casey | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $450K |
What are Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd)'s most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Station Mattress Replacement 2026-27 - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $20K | |
| Rations | Department of Defence | $29K | |
| Rations | Department of Defence | $29K | |
| Traverse Food Supplies for Season 2026/27 - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $50K | |
| Rations | Department of Defence | $11K | |
| Rations | Department of Defence | $22K | |
| Rations | Department of Defence | $21K | |
| Household and Cleaning 2026 (Macquarie Island) - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $60K | |
| Food Supply Order 2026 (Macquarie Island) - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $260K | |
| Mawson Emergency Food 2026 - Australian Antarctic Division | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $20K |
Is Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd)'s government business growing or declining?
↓ 2.3%
Stable — contract value remained consistent year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) for government contracts?
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What size contracts does Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd) typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 157 | $3.8M |
| $50K-$100K | 33 | $2.2M |
| $100K-$500K | 55 | $13.5M |
| $500K-$1M | 3 | $2.0M |
What is Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader Pty Ltd)'s registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 98009586172
- Registered Name
- Purdon & Featherstone (R Fader 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
- 009586172
- ABN
- 98009586172 verify ↗
- State
- TAS
- Postcode
- 7000
- Incorporated
- 28 November 1989 (36 years ago)
- Also trades as
- ARCHITECTURAL RIGGING SERVICES TASMANIA, PURDON AND FEATHERSTONE, TasCarley Rafts, PURDON & FEATHERSTONE PORT SERVICES, TASMANIAN SHIPPING SUPPLIES +1 more
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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