Overview

The Australian Government has awarded 1,228 contracts worth $554.4M in the Environmental Protection procurement category (UNSPSC family 7711), spanning 19 years (2008–2026). This spending covers 713 distinct suppliers and 34 government agencies. The largest buyer is Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and the most-awarded supplier is Department of Environment and Science Queensland Government. Year-over-year spending has increased by 115%. There are currently 45 contracts worth $27.0M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.

Key Metrics

1,228Total contracts
$554.4MTotal value
713Suppliers
34Agencies
$451KAvg contract
45Expiring (12mo)

Annual Spending

↑ 115% YoY

Government spend on Environmental Protection over time. Hover bars for details.

$0 $24.9M $49.7M $74.6M $99.5M 2012: $27.5M (9 contracts) 12 2013: $24.8M (118 contracts) 13 2014: $18.8M (184 contracts) 14 2015: $17.6M (85 contracts) 15 2016: $21.2M (123 contracts) 16 2017: $45.9M (107 contracts) 17 2018: $17.6M (103 contracts) 18 2019: $96.3M (105 contracts) 19 2020: $15.1M (54 contracts) 20 2021: $7.8M (64 contracts) 21 2022: $99.5M (32 contracts) 22 2023: $70.8M (77 contracts) 23 2024: $21.1M (79 contracts) 24 2025: $54.0M (49 contracts) 25 2026: $731K (7 contracts) 26

Top 10 Suppliers

Largest suppliers in Environmental Protection by total contract value awarded.

#SupplierContractsValueShare
1 Department of Environment and Science Queensland Government 2 $152.5M 27.5%
2 Modern American Recycling Services, Europe A/S 1 $35.6M 6.4%
3 GOLDER ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 5 $28.0M 5.1%
4 A-Gas (Australia) Pty Limited 2 $25.4M 4.6%
5 AUSTRALIAN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION 19 $17.2M 3.1%
6 PRIVATE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT GROUP TRUST 1 $17.0M 3.1%
7 Reef & Rainforest Research Centre 2 $14.1M 2.5%
8 Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing 1 $12.4M 2.2%
9 Department of Primary Industry, Parks, Water and Environment 2 $11.3M 2.0%
10 GREENING AUSTRALIA LIMITED 1 $11.0M 2.0%

Top 10 Agencies

Government agencies with the most spending in Environmental Protection.

#AgencyContractsValue
1 Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 67 $210.9M
2 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 381 $104.0M
3 Department of Defence 214 $69.7M
4 Department of Industry, Science and Resources 197 $54.4M
5 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water 70 $36.8M
6 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program 12 $21.4M
7 Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts 25 $20.9M
8 Department of Finance 35 $7.6M
9 Director of National Parks 4 $6.4M
10 Bureau of Meteorology 14 $6.3M

Parent Category

Environmental Services UNSPSC Segment 77 · 7,227 contracts · $45.75B · 3,082 suppliers

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