OET DRC RFP

Department of Defence - DSRG

Published: Aug 3, 2026

Updated: Aug 8, 2026

Source: AusTender - Australian Government

About This Opportunity

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

Published through AusTender - Australian 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

The Operational Energy Transitions Defence Research Centre (OET DRC) will conduct research that will contribute to the realisation of the Defence Future Energy Strategy.DRCs provide a method to build scale and focus in the Defence IS&T ecosystem to tackle strategically important enduring themes aligned with National Defence priorities. DRCs bring Defence, universities and broader industry together in a secure research environment to expand the capacity and efficiency of our national R&D development base with appropriate safeguards in place for sensitive data, systems and intellectual property. The establishment of the Operational Energy Transitions DRC will involve the selection of a lead partner and the selection and the commencement of research projects aligned to Defence’s Operational Energy Transition challenges.Further information on this upcoming RFP will be made available in the near future.View the IS&T Strategy: Accelerating Asymmetric Advantage – Delivering More, Together | Defence at https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/accelerating-asymmetric-advantage-delivering-more-togetherView the Defence Future Energy Strategy: Defence Future Energy Strategy | Business & Industry | Defence at https://www.defence.gov.au/about/strategic-planning/defence-future-energy-strategyView the Operational Energy Transitions Challenges: Attachment OET DRC Challenges Conditions for Participation: Information to be provided on the release of the RFP. Other Instructions: This is a notice for an upcoming Request For Proposal only. The decision to submit a response is a matter for your company. You are under no obligation to respond and any response is submitted on a voluntary basis.The Commonwealth will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any respondent in preparation or lodgement of a response or taking part in the Request For Proposal process.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AusTender - Australian Government and was originally published on August 3, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Defence - DSRG

Department of Defence - DSRG has issued 113 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Governance & Public Administration, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via AusTender - Australian Government. Most recent publication: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Defence - DSRG 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 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 Australia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit AusTender - Australian Government 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 20 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.