Latest Laboratory Analysis Tenders & RFQs

The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing seeks laboratory services to support the national wastewater surveillance program. The program involves collecting, testing, and analyzing wastewater samples at up to 50 sites across Australia. The contract term is 2. 5 to 3 years, potentially extendable by 6 months. Tenderers must meet specific insurance requirements, comply with Australian standards, and complete various declarations (conflict of interest, indigenous procurement, shadow economy, etc. ). Key performance indicators (KPIs) for sampling, testing, data timelines, and data completeness are outlined. The successful tenderer will be required to attend regular teleconference meetings with the ICDC to provide updates. Additional documents required include a detailed project plan, quarterly progress reports, annual reports, and a final report. The tender closing date is July 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM ACT.

The Department of Health, Ageing and Disability intends to procure laboratory services for the national wastewater surveillance program. The services will involve sampling, testing, and analysis of wastewater at up to 50 sites across Australia. Tenders will be sought from the open market in mid to late June 2025. An industry briefing will be held within 7-10 days of the RFT publication. The successful tenderer(s) will need demonstrated expertise in wastewater sampling, best-practice methodologies for pathogen detection, established LIMS systems, experience working with utilities, and the capability to innovate and refine technical methods for population-level surveillance. The RFT release date is estimated for June 2025, with a contract start date to be determined following negotiations and a 3-year contract end date.

This approach to market (ATM) seeks submissions for the provision of Australia-wide workplace drug and alcohol testing services for the Department of Home Affairs. Potential suppliers must comply with all requirements outlined in the Commonwealth ATM terms, including the statement of requirement, response form, annexes, terms, additional contract terms, and the glossary. Responses must be lodged electronically via Austender before the closing time (Monday, 07 July 2025, 2:00 PM ACT local time). Responses must include a pricing schedule and comply with conditions for participation, including demonstrating the ability to provide the requirement Australia-wide, capacity to deliver services in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines (including ASNZS 4308:2023, ASNZS 4760:2019, AS 3547:2019, and the Society of Hair Testing guidelines), personnel qualifications, capacity to perform services between 7 AM and 7 PM Monday to Friday and as required outside these hours, and holding and maintaining NATA accreditation. The contract is proposed to start on Monday, 1 December 2025, and end on Thursday, 30 November 2028, with two 12-month extension options. The customer will evaluate all valid responses received by the closing time to determine the best value for money outcome. Additional contract terms include intellectual property rights, payment terms, illegal worker policies, immigration and border protection worker obligations, and potential contract termination clauses.

The tender is for the development of a maintenance dredging sediment sampling and analysis plan (SAP) and related reports. The scope of work includes drafting a SAP design, fieldwork, and reports for the Port of Townsville. The tender closes on June 26, 2025, at 12:00 PM Brisbane time. Tenderers must be registered with the VendorPanel site to participate.