Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 3,221 contracts worth $1.37B in the Life Science Research procurement category (UNSPSC family 8115), spanning 16 years (2011–2026). This spending covers 1,480 distinct suppliers and 40 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is REVELARE HYDROSPATIAL PTY LTD. Year-over-year spending has increased by 71%. There are currently 117 contracts worth $144.3M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Life Science Research over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Life Science Research by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REVELARE HYDROSPATIAL PTY LTD | 4 | $77.1M | 5.6% |
| 2 | EGS SURVEY PTY LTD | 15 | $63.1M | 4.6% |
| 3 | MMA MARINE SERVICES PTY LTD | 5 | $56.9M | 4.2% |
| 4 | BUREAU OF METEOROLOGY | 13 | $45.6M | 3.3% |
| 5 | COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL | 11 | $45.5M | 3.3% |
| 6 | TERREX PTY LTD | 7 | $39.8M | 2.9% |
| 7 | PRECISION HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICES PTY LTD | 7 | $38.6M | 2.8% |
| 8 | GUARDIAN GEOMATICS PTY LTD | 8 | $37.9M | 2.8% |
| 9 | GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE PTY LTD | 16 | $32.4M | 2.4% |
| 10 | FUGRO AUSTRALIA MARINE PTY LTD | 9 | $30.7M | 2.2% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Life Science Research.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 500 | $736.5M |
| 2 | Geoscience Australia | 2,014 | $458.1M |
| 3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 77 | $56.5M |
| 4 | Bureau of Meteorology | 257 | $38.8M |
| 5 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 143 | $30.0M |
| 6 | CSIRO | 6 | $14.3M |
| 7 | Sydney Metro | 1 | $6.7M |
| 8 | Australian Bureau of Statistics | 5 | $3.8M |
| 9 | NSW Rural Fire Service | 1 | $3.4M |
| 10 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | 8 | $2.4M |
Parent Category
Engineering & Research UNSPSC Segment 81 · 95,298 contracts · $97.35B · 16,977 suppliersTrack Life Science Research procurement
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