ANT2026-01A Ross Sea Shelf survey 2026/27 and 2027/28

Ministry for Primary Industries

Published: Jun 26, 2026

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Source: gets_nz

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Research, environment and climate and agriculture and food security sectors. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 28, 2026.

Published through GETS - New Zealand Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the Research sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking a research provider to conduct the annual Ross Sea Shelf Survey for both 2026/27 and 2027/28. The primary objective of this project is to conduct the Ross Sea shelf survey annually to continue monitoring trends in Antarctic toothﬁsh (Dissostichus mawsoni) recruitment in the southern Ross Sea.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on June 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry for Primary Industries

Ministry for Primary Industries has issued 28 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 15 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Agriculture & Food Security. All notices are published for New Zealand. Notices are distributed via GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: June 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 28, 2026. You have 32 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry for Primary Industries in New Zealand. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in New Zealand. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit GETS - New Zealand Government to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.