Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 325 contracts worth $24.5M in the Live Animals procurement category (UNSPSC family 1010), spanning 17 years (2010–2026). This spending covers 180 distinct suppliers and 13 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and the most-awarded supplier is COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 73%. There are currently 11 contracts worth $3.3M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Live Animals over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Live Animals by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL | 26 | $2.8M | 11.3% |
| 2 | QANTAS AIRWAYS LTD | 5 | $2.3M | 9.5% |
| 3 | MENZIES AVIATION (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 6 | $2.3M | 9.2% |
| 4 | DNATA AIRPORT SERVICES PTY LTD | 6 | $1.5M | 6.3% |
| 5 | Dog Force Group Pty Ltd | 2 | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| 6 | AUSTRALIAN CORPORATE PROTECTION PTY LTD | 10 | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| 7 | UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE | 2 | $744K | 3.0% |
| 8 | Breeders Choice Wood Shavings Pty Ltd | 1 | $521K | 2.1% |
| 9 | DEAKIN UNIVERSITY | 4 | $463K | 1.9% |
| 10 | SPECIALITY MIX STOCK FOOD PTY LTD | 3 | $460K | 1.9% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Live Animals.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 104 | $14.7M |
| 2 | Department of Defence | 134 | $4.3M |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | 42 | $2.6M |
| 4 | Australian Federal Police | 17 | $1.7M |
| 5 | Office of Sport | 1 | $521K |
| 6 | National Capital Authority | 8 | $187K |
| 7 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 3 | $180K |
| 8 | Australian National Audit Office | 2 | $132K |
| 9 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | 3 | $92K |
| 10 | Clean Energy Regulator | 1 | $31K |
Parent Category
Live Plant & Animal UNSPSC Segment 10 · 803 contracts · $80.6M · 461 suppliersTrack Live Animals procurement
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