Version 2.0 effective 1 September 2021
The Linkages Module (Strategic) template is designed to assist procurement staff 'link' the Strategic Materiel and Support templates where a decision has been made to issue a single request for tender that covers both acquisition and support.
Further guidance on when to use the linkages modules has been included in the Contract template selection and tailoring guide.
Linkages Module (Strategic) template version 2.0 incorporates the following changes:
- revised defect liability provisions
- new provisions to align with the Technical Data / Intellectual Property Framework.
Other new changes reflect the amendments made to the baseline Strategic Materiel version 4.0 and Support version 4.0 templates. Please note that there will be new versions of these templates released shortly for Enhanced Australian Industry Capability changes and the Linkages Module will be updated to reflect these changes once both the Strategic Materiel and Support templates are released.
In addition to these changes, minor typographical and grammatical changes have been made to both templates, along with updated weblinks and references.
Download files
Conditions of tender (PDF, 372.68 KB)
Annexes to the conditions of tender (PDF, 1.08 MB)
Contract (Acquisition) conditions of contract amendment instructions (PDF, 194.09 KB)
Contract (Acquisition) attachment instructions (PDF, 218.99 KB)
Contract (Support) conditions of contract amendment instructions (PDF, 221.58 KB)
Contract (Support) attachment instructions (PDF, 162.41 KB)
Contract (Support) statement of work amendment instructions (PDF, 204.82 KB)
Alternatively a zipped copy of Linkages Module (Strategic) template documents in Microsoft Word format is also available for downloading. When extracting from Winzip please ensure 'all files' and 'use folder names' is selected.
Linkages Module (Strategic) template documents (ZIP, 967.48 KB)
The toolbar and style set should be used to edit the template in Microsoft Word.
Defence accepts no responsibility, or liability, for the use of this document. For specific procurements, Defence reserves the right to make changes to the document (or select particular clause 'options') and is not bound to use the document for any particular procurement.
Guidance
The following guidance has been produced to assist procurement staff in using the Linkages Module:
Additional guidance is available on the Industry governance page.