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Grains Research and Development Corporation — contracts awarded and suppliers
AskTender holds 912 contract awards published by Grains Research and Development Corporation, spanning July 2021 to August 2026. Together they are worth $1.3B. The named suppliers, contract values and award dates are all below. Contracts here typically run about 32 months. 9 tenders are open right now — see below.
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Grains Research and Development Corporation at a glance
912
contracts awarded
$1.3B
total contract value
256
different suppliers used
July 2021 → August 2026
award history covered
Median contract value is $394k; the largest single award is $65.4M.
Tenders currently open from Grains Research and Development Corporation
Grains Research and Development Corporation has 9 tenders open for bidding, the 6 closing soonest shown here. Unlike the award history below, these have not been decided yet.
| Tender | Closes | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program 1 - National coordination, integration, synthesis and learning for pest snail management | 24 September 2026 | — | tender → |
| Program 3A - Pest snail ecology, population dynamics and risk prediction | 24 September 2026 | — | tender → |
| Program 2 - National extension and adviser capability to support adoption of effective pest snail management | 24 September 2026 | — | tender → |
| Program 3B - Improved use of bait products for pest snail management | 24 September 2026 | — | tender → |
| The National Pulse Expansion, Improvement, and Adoption Program - National Coordination and Strategy Function | 29 September 2026 | — | tender → |
| Southern Region pulse research, demonstration, and extension | 29 September 2026 | — | tender → |
Open tenders as at 5 September 2026. Check the closing date on each notice before relying on it — some may have closed since this page was built.
Who supplies Grains Research and Development Corporation?
The 20 suppliers below account for the largest share of Grains Research and Development Corporation's contract spend on record. If you are bidding into this agency, these are your incumbents.
| Supplier | Contracts | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) | 58 | $180.9M |
| Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development | 51 | $137.7M |
| The University of Adelaide | 39 | $127.1M |
| The University of Queensland | 37 | $71.5M |
| The University of Sydney | 17 | $53.5M |
| DEPARTMENT OF JOBS PRECINCTS AND RE | 16 | $47.1M |
| Department of Primary Industries | 40 | $35.8M |
| Murdoch University | 18 | $35.3M |
| University of Western Australia | 16 | $33.9M |
| DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION | 12 | $28.6M |
| University of Melbourne Statistical Consulting Centre | 12 | $26.9M |
| Adelaide University | 5 | $24.2M |
| eurofins kalyx pty ltd | 9 | $15.8M |
| Flinders University | 2 | $14.8M |
| grain orana alliance inc | 10 | $14.0M |
| Charles Sturt University | 13 | $13.4M |
| Elysium Digital Pty Ltd | 16 | $11.7M |
| orm pty ltd | 3 | $11.3M |
| cesar pty ltd | 7 | $10.9M |
| field applied research australia ltd | 14 | $10.6M |
Largest contracts awarded by Grains Research and Development Corporation
| Contract | Value | Awarded | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NGN Effective control of broadleaf weed species in lentil crops of the Southern region. | $65.4M | 23 May 2025 | notice → |
| Transforming water and nutrient use efficiency in WA Grain Production | $24.5M | 18 July 2024 | notice → |
| Precision Nutrition: A national initiative to improve grower's financial returns from fertiliser expenditure and build capacity in nutrient management | $24.1M | 19 February 2026 | notice → |
| Australian Grains Genebank Strategic Partnership 2022-2027 | $16.5M | 16 June 2022 | notice → |
| National Lentil Breeding Program | $15.4M | 19 July 2021 | notice → |
| Predicting nitrogen cycling and losses in Australian cropping systems - augmenting measurements to enhance modelling | $14.8M | 11 February 2026 | notice → |
| National Variety Trials 2024-2028 - Winter Crops | $12.1M | 18 January 2024 | notice → |
| Novel pest suppression in grains and vegetables: preparing the grain and vegetable industries for a future without broad-spectrum insecticides | $11.0M | 9 May 2025 | notice → |
| National Variety Trials 2024-2028 - Winter Crops | $11.0M | 18 January 2024 | notice → |
| Sandy Soils II: Management to sustain production potential in the low to medium rainfall environments of the Southern cropping region | $9.8M | 21 March 2024 | notice → |
| Enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers in the grains industry: an opportunity to reduce GHG emissions and increase Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) | $9.5M | 5 February 2025 | notice → |
| Effective virus management in grain crops (C1) | $9.2M | 30 August 2023 | notice → |
| Enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers in the grains industry: an opportunity to reduce GHG emissions and increase Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) | $9.0M | 29 July 2024 | notice → |
| Improving the understanding and the effectiveness of N Fixation in pulses in Australia | $8.7M | 23 November 2023 | notice → |
| Capitalising on pulse protein food and feed opportunities domestically and internationally | $8.6M | 1 January 2024 | notice → |
| Future Fertilisers Program | $8.1M | 11 June 2026 | notice → |
| National Variety Trials 2024-2028 Winter Crops | $8.0M | 15 March 2024 | notice → |
| Innovative management solutions to enhance crop productivity in heavy soils in the Southern Region | $8.0M | 16 March 2026 | notice → |
| Matching adapted pulse genotypes with soil and climate to maximise yield and profit, with manageable risk in Australian cropping systems. | $7.9M | 8 January 2024 | notice → |
| Western Australian Farming Systems | $7.5M | 19 April 2022 | notice → |
| UOA Weed Management Initiative | $7.4M | 17 March 2025 | notice → |
| UWA - Weed Management Initiative | $7.4M | 7 February 2025 | notice → |
| Improving surface and sub-surface water management across the medium and high rainfall zones of Australia. | $7.2M | 20 October 2025 | notice → |
| Frost and Heat Management Analytics | $6.9M | 20 June 2022 | notice → |
| GroundCover suite - editorial and hardcopy newspaper publication | $6.9M | 10 April 2024 | notice → |
Grains Research and Development Corporation contract activity by year
| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51 | $53.1M |
| 2022 | 114 | $120.9M |
| 2023 | 172 | $233.7M |
| 2024 | 212 | $351.7M |
| 2025 | 268 | $347.8M |
| 2026 | 95 | $152.4M |
How long Grains Research and Development Corporation contracts run
Of the 911 Grains Research and Development Corporation contracts that publish both a start and an end date, the typical term is 32 months. The shortest runs 1 month and the longest 122 months. 748 of them run beyond a single year, so incumbents are locked in for some time once they win.
32
median months
1
shortest term
122
longest term
748
run over a year
Based on the 911 contracts with published start and end dates, out of 912 awards in total.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are Grains Research and Development Corporation's biggest suppliers?+
Across the 912 contracts we hold, the largest supplier by value is Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) with 58 contracts worth $180.9M. In total 256 different suppliers have won work with Grains Research and Development Corporation.
How much does Grains Research and Development Corporation spend on contracts?+
The 912 awards we hold total $1.3B, covering July 2021 to August 2026. The median contract is $394k and the largest single award is $65.4M.
How long do Grains Research and Development Corporation contracts run?+
Of the 911 contracts that publish both a start and an end date, the typical term is 32 months, ranging from 1 to 122 months. 748 of them run beyond a single year.
Does Grains Research and Development Corporation have tenders open now?+
Yes u2014 9 tenders open for bidding as at 5 September 2026, the earliest closing 24 September 2026. Check the source notice for the current status before you rely on it.
How do I find Grains Research and Development Corporation tenders before they close?+
Connect AskTender to ChatGPT or Claude and ask for open tenders from Grains Research and Development Corporation. New notices appear within 15 minutes of publishing, so you see them while there is still time to bid rather than after the award is announced.
Where does this Grains Research and Development Corporation award data come from?+
Every figure on this page is taken from official government contract award notices, published by the buying agency itself. We link to the source notice for each contract listed. The data covers July 2021 to August 2026.
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