Latest Improving 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.

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.

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking proposals for a national investment to improve surface and sub-surface drainage for grain growers in medium (MRZ) and high (HRZ) rainfall zones across Australia. The project aims to provide growers with practical guidelines, cost-benefit analyses, and legal information on implementing drainage solutions. The project has a proposed budget of AUD 5,500,000 to 6,600,000 and a contract term of 5. 5 years, commencing October 2025. Tenders must be submitted electronically through the Grains Investment Portal by 5 PM Canberra local time on 22 August 2025. There are mandatory conditions for participation, including compliance with workplace gender equality, modern slavery, and other applicable labor laws. A satisfactory and valid statement of tax records (STR) is required. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, project plan, track record, experience, and price. Additional documents required are detailed in the terms and conditions.

This tender seeks a national investment to improve surface and subsurface water management in medium and high rainfall zones of Australia. The successful tenderer will conduct a comprehensive review of the legalities of altering water flow, produce a practical how-to guide, and develop case studies. Mandatory conditions for participation include being a single legal entity or recognized firm of partners, compliance with workplace gender equality act ****, modern slavery act 2018, and other applicable labor laws, and not being 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 AUD 4 million inclusive of GST, a separate STR for that subcontractor is also required. The resultant contract is anticipated to commence in October 2025 for a term of 5. 5 years. Tender responses must be submitted electronically through the Grains Investment Portal.

The Office for Early Childhood Development (OECD) is seeking proposals for the development of content for a 1-hour online training module on trauma-informed practice for early years educators, design of a coaching framework, and delivery of in-person or hybrid coaching support. The tender closes at 5:00 PM on 4 August 2025. A briefing session is scheduled for 4:00 PM on 24 July 2025. Further details are available in the attached documents.