GRDC is seeking a lead organisation to deliver a coordinated research, development, and extension (R&D&E)
investment focused on improving phosphorus use efficiency (PUE) and return on
investment in high phosphorus (P) fixing soils across the southern and western regions. The
investment is comprised of three interlinked components. Applications must address all components. Offers will remain open for acceptance for 6 months after the closing time. Tenders must be submitted electronically through the Grains
Investment Portal. The closing date is Tuesday 02 September 2025, at 05:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time. The enquiry deadline is Wednesday 06 August 2025, at 05:00 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time. Consortia responses will not be accepted. Mandatory conditions for participation include compliance with the Workplace Gender Equality Act ****, the Modern Slavery Act 2018, and other applicable labour laws. Tenderers must not have a judicial decision against them relating to employee entitlements and who have not paid the claim. Tenderers must not be named on the consolidated list of persons and entities subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans under Australian sanction laws. A satisfactory and valid statement of tax records (STR) is required. If the total value of any proposed subcontract is equal to or above $4 million inclusive of GST, a separate STR for that subcontractor is also required. Submit tenders using the Grains
Investment Portal. Write tenders in English and express measurements in Australian legal units. Budget details must be submitted on the GRDC budget template. Evaluation criteria include technical qualitative evaluation criteria related to non-price factors, a clear and thorough project plan, and an overview of data management. The proposed budget range is $4,500,000 - $5,500,000. The proposed contract term is 4. 5 years commencing January 2026.