Latest Lead Management Tenders & RFQs

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking a lead organisation to deliver a coordinated research, development, and extension (RDE) investment focused on improving phosphorus use efficiency and return on investment in high phosphorus-fixing soils across the southern and western regions of Australia. Mandatory conditions for participation include being a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners, compliance with workplace gender equality act ****, modern slavery act 2018, and other applicable labour laws, no judicial decisions against the tenderer (excluding decisions under appeal), and not being named on the consolidated list of persons and entities subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans. A satisfactory and valid statement of tax records (STR) is required. If the total value of any proposed subcontract is AUD 4 million or more, a separate STR for that subcontractor is also required. The resultant contract is anticipated to commence in January 2026 with a proposed term of 4. 5 years. Tender responses must be submitted electronically through the Grains Investment Portal. The closing date is 2 September 2025 at 5:00 PM ACT local time.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking tenders for the management of the PNG Secondary Education Program (PNG SEP). The program aims to build a strong foundation for PNG's future leaders in private, public, and civil society sectors. Tenders must be submitted via Austender by 10:00 AM Canberra time on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The tender includes requirements for due diligence, including company ownership, staff structure, financial information, and insurance details. A statement of tax record is required, as well as for any first-tier subcontractors with an estimated value of AUD 4 million or more. The process includes a briefing on June 23, 2025, and evaluation based on tenderer response schedules. The timeframe for delivery is 4 years plus a 1-year no-cost extension. Additional information and changes to the request for tender will be posted on Austender.

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.

This tender seeks proposals for a national research and development program to manage fall armyworm in the Australian grains industry. The successful project will develop, refine, and validate dynamic economic thresholds for fall armyworm across key grain crops and agroecological zones, refine and integrate integrated pest management strategies, enhance surveillance and monitoring approaches, and lead national extension efforts. Applicants must be a single legal entity or recognized firm of partners, compliant with workplace gender equality act ****, the modern slavery act 2018, and other applicable labor laws. They must not have a judicial decision against them relating to employee entitlements and not have paid the claim. They must not be named on the consolidated list of persons and entities subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans. A satisfactory and valid statement of tax records (STR) is required. If the total value of any proposed subcontract is expected to be equal to or above 4 million inclusive of GST, a separate satisfactory and valid STR of that proposed subcontractor must also be included. The timeframe for delivery is 4 years. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grains Investment Portal (www. ***. *. *). Refer to the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) website for further details.