Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 1,057 contracts worth $759.0M in the Research Programs procurement category (UNSPSC family 8114), spanning 18 years (2009–2026). This spending covers 568 distinct suppliers and 63 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is HK Logistics Pty Ltd. Year-over-year spending has increased by 132%. There are currently 24 contracts worth $10.8M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Research Programs over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Research Programs by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HK Logistics Pty Ltd | 1 | $196.8M | 25.9% |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | $104.1M | 13.7% |
| 3 | Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd | 1 | $87.4M | 11.5% |
| 4 | 224 | $44.0M | 5.8% | |
| 5 | SYMBIO LABORATORIES PTY LTD | 4 | $29.3M | 3.9% |
| 6 | John Holland Pty Ltd and CPB Contractors Pty Ltd and Ghella Pty Ltd | 1 | $18.7M | 2.5% |
| 7 | THE BOEING COMPANY!DBA BOEING!DIV | 1 | $18.4M | 2.4% |
| 8 | FORSVARETS MATERIELVERK DEFENCE MAT | 2 | $15.0M | 2.0% |
| 9 | Symbio Laboratories Pty Ltd | 4 | $14.6M | 1.9% |
| 10 | Department of Industry Innovation and Science | 1 | $14.4M | 1.9% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Research Programs.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 481 | $239.8M |
| 2 | Australian Federal Police | 15 | $199.1M |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 48 | $90.1M |
| 4 | Transport for NSW (Legacy Transport Infrastructure Projects) | 4 | $88.3M |
| 5 | 224 | $44.0M | |
| 6 | Department of Agriculture | 48 | $35.2M |
| 7 | Sydney Metro | 1 | $18.7M |
| 8 | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | 3 | $10.1M |
| 9 | Department of Health and Aged Care | 32 | $3.7M |
| 10 | Sydney Olympic Park Authority | 1 | $3.5M |
Parent Category
Engineering & Research UNSPSC Segment 81 · 95,298 contracts · $97.35B · 16,977 suppliersTrack Research Programs procurement
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