Tenders/O - ZBD2026-02 Evaluating target biomass for key reef predators

O - ZBD2026-02 Evaluating target biomass for key reef predators

Ministry for Primary Industries

Published: Sep 28, 2026

Updated: Sep 30, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the Research, environment and climate and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 services in the Research 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

This tender, titled 'Evaluating target biomass for key reef predators', is a Request for Information or a research grant opportunity originating from New Zealand. The procurement seeks proposals or research plans focused on assessing the biomass of significant predator species within reef ecosystems. The objective is to gather crucial ecological data that can inform fisheries management, conservation efforts, and marine ecosystem understanding. The contracting authority is looking for research methodologies that are scientifically sound, cost-effective, and capable of providing reliable data on target species. Potential bidders or applicants would typically be research institutions, marine science organisations, or independent researchers with expertise in marine ecology, biomass estimation, and fisheries science. Proposals would need to detail the research approach, study sites, methodologies for biomass assessment (e.g., sampling techniques, statistical analysis), expected outcomes, project timelines, and budget requirements. The successful applicant will contribute valuable scientific knowledge to the management and protection of New Zealand's marine biodiversity.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on September 28, 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 54 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 33 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Agriculture & Food Security, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for New Zealand. Notices are distributed via GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: September 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services 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.

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.