Chemical Analysis of Soil and Plant Tissue for Nutrient Science Team

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Published: Jul 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 9, 2026

Source: tenders_wa

About This Opportunity

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

Published through Tenders WA, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the agriculture and food security sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Soil Science Team (SST), a division within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD, the Contract Authority and Customer), is responsible for delivering key components of four externally funded programs: Healthy Estuaries WA program; Soils – New Horizons; Know your Southern Soils; and Sustainable Sandy Soils (West Midlands). To support delivery of these initiatives, DPIRD is seeking the services of accredited testing facilities to undertake analysis of soil macronutrients and pH, as well as macro and micronutrients in plant tissue. DPIRD intends to establish a Panel Arrangement comprising suitably qualified Contractors (Testing Partners, Panel Members) to provide testing and analysis services in support of these programs. It is anticipated that three to five Contractors may be appointed to the Panel Arrangement, with the final number determined at DPIRD’s sole discretion. The resulting Head Agreement will operate as a Standing Offer, with Orders issued on an as?required basis for the duration of the Term. The service type and scope for each Order will be defined within the Order (Service Request) Form. No guarantee is provided regarding the value or volume of Orders to be issued.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Tenders WA and was originally published on July 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has issued 8 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Environment & Climate, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via Tenders WA. Most recent publication: July 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Agriculture & Food Security 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 Australia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Tenders WA to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 28, 2026. You have 19 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.