Latest Knowledge Tenders & RFQs

Airservices Australia is seeking information from industry providers regarding the delivery of flight inspection services. The RFI is not a solicitation for tenders, but an opportunity for industry engagement and knowledge gathering. Respondents are encouraged to share insights into their service models, technological innovations, and future readiness. Responses will assist Airservices in shaping future flight inspection requirements and identifying potential partners. Responses must be submitted via Austender by 10:00 AM AEST on August 14, 2025. Clarification questions can be submitted up to 5:00 PM AEST five business days prior to the closing date.

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 National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is seeking tenders to establish a workforce sourcing panel. Tenders must be submitted via the 360 tender system by 2:00 PM Canberra local time on Friday, 15 August 2025. The panel is expected to commence on or before 3 November 2025 and have an initial term expiring on 2 November 2030, potentially extendable for up to five years. The agency will use the 360 tender system for all communication and document exchange. Potential tenderers must register on Austender and the 360 tender system. The agency may issue work orders for services as needed. Evaluation criteria include capability, capacity and experience, commitment to supporting people with disabilities, pricing, and risk assessment. Referee endorsements are required. Tenders must be in English and use Australian legal units of measure. All fees must be quoted in Australian dollars. Compliance with relevant Australian legislation and policies, including the Workplace Gender Equality Act ****, Indigenous Procurement Policy, and Shadow Economy Procurement Connected Policy, is required. The agency may extend the closing time at its discretion. The tenderer is responsible for ensuring their technology meets the minimum requirements of the 360 tender system.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking tenders for an independent strategic review of the Koneksi program in Indonesia. The review aims to assess the program's performance and relevance to emerging priorities of the Indonesian government. Tenders must be submitted via Austender by 1 PM Canberra time on Tuesday, 12 August 2025. The estimated value of the contract is AUD 300,000, with an option to extend for a further 2 months and a further AUD 50,000 exercised at DFAT's discretion. Detailed information is provided in the Terms of Reference (TOR) attachment. Additional documents required, participation criteria, process stages, and due diligence requirements are outlined in the request for tender (RFT) documentation. The timeline for the procurement process is also detailed in the RFT.

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.