Western Region pulse research, demonstration, and extension

Grains Research and Development Corporation

Published: Aug 7, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: AusTender - Australian Government

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, information and communication technology, finance and banking, humanitarian aid and Research sectors, with a focus on Investment, Protection and Data Science. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 29, 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 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

GRDC is proposing a new Western Region investment to help more growers profitably include pulse crops in their farming systems. Pulses such as lupins, lentils, chickpeas and faba beans improve rotations, add nitrogen and support more diverse, profitable systems, yet adoption in Western Australia remains limited by practical barriers around establishment, weed and disease management, harvestability, market access, storage and confidence in local performance. The investment proposes a regional "hub and spoke" model that links practical paddock-scale learning with rigorous field research, with hub sites addressing key knowledge gaps and spoke sites delivering locally relevant trials, demonstrations, field days and workshops that benefit growers and advisers while generating quality datasets for industry. Local grower groups, advisers and stakeholders will shape annual priorities for each agro-ecological zone, drawing on the National Pulse Coordination and Strategy program for expertise in agronomy, crop protection, rhizobia, soils, trial design, data analysis, extension and markets, with flexibility to adjust as opportunities change. By 2032, the investment aims to equip Western Region growers and advisers with the knowledge and confidence to increase pulse production and improve gross margins, strengthening pulse agronomy capability in Western Australia and leaving a better-connected legacy of trial results, resources and practical guidance. Conditions for Participation: For complete RFT details and instruction please visit GRDC website:https://grdc.com.au/research/partnering-in-rde-investment/opportunities/current-opportunities Other Instructions: For complete RFT details and instruction please visit GRDC website:https://grdc.com.au/research/partnering-in-rde-investment/opportunities/current-opportunities

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AusTender - Australian Government and was originally published on August 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Grains Research and Development Corporation

Grains Research and Development Corporation has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Finance & Banking, and Agriculture & Food Security. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via AusTender - Australian Government. Most recent publication: August 3, 2026.

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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?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 29, 2026. You have 54 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Grains Research and Development Corporation 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.