What does Blue Planet Marine do for the Australian Government?
Blue Planet Marine is an Australian Government contractor with 23 contracts worth $49.4M since 2013. Their largest government client is Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and their average contract value is $2.1M. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
23Total Contracts
$49.4MTotal Value
5Agencies Served
$2.1MAvg Contract
14Years Active
How much does Blue Planet Marine win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | $55K |
| 2015 | 3 | $61K |
| 2016 | 4 | $249K |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.1M |
| 2018 | 2 | $2.4M |
| 2019 | 2 | $4.8M |
| 2020 | 2 | $3.6M |
| 2021 | 1 | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 1 | $8.0M |
| 2024 | 2 | $24.7M |
| 2026 | 1 | $461K |
Who are Blue Planet Marine's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | 9 | $47.1M | 95.3% |
| Department of Agriculture | 7 | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Director of National Parks | 1 | $461K | 0.9% |
| Geoscience Australia | 3 | $155K | 0.3% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 3 | $97K | 0.2% |
How does Blue Planet Marine win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 12 | $48.6M | 52.2% |
| limited | 11 | $852K | 47.8% |
What are Blue Planet Marine's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown of Thorn Starfish Program 2024-2027 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $24.7M | |
| COTS Work Order 2022-2024 with Reeflections Pty Ltd | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $8.0M | |
| COTS 2021-22 Work Order Reeflections t/a Blue Planet Marine | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $4.0M | |
| COTS 2020-2021 Work Order Reeflections ta Blue Planet Marine | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $3.6M | |
| COTS Work Order 2019-20 Reeflections t/a Blue Planet Marine | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $2.4M |
What are Blue Planet Marine's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vessel Charter - Southern Coral Sea Marine Park Voyage 2025-2027 | Director of National Parks | $461K | |
| Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) Training for Geoscience Aust. | Geoscience Australia | $13K | |
| Crown of Thorn Starfish Program 2024-2027 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $24.7M | |
| COTS Work Order 2022-2024 with Reeflections Pty Ltd | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $8.0M | |
| COTS 2021-22 Work Order Reeflections t/a Blue Planet Marine | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $4.0M | |
| COTS 2020-2021 Work Order Reeflections ta Blue Planet Marine | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $3.6M | |
| Research | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $13K | |
| COTS Work Order 2019-20 Reeflections t/a Blue Planet Marine | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $2.4M | |
| COTS Work Order 19-20 Reeflections t/a Blue Planet Marine | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $2.4M | |
| COTS Work Order-Reeflections Pty Ltd (t/aBlue Planet Marine) | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $2.1M |
Is Blue Planet Marine's government business growing or declining?
↓ 98.1%
Significant decline — contract value dropped 98% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Blue Planet Marine for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same government agencies.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Five D Holdings Pty Ltd | 6 | $180.2M |
| Qld Department of Environment and Science | 6 | $164.8M |
| Tandou Ltd | 1 | $82.0M |
| Eastern Australia Agriculture Pty Ltd | 2 | $78.9M |
| Hayes Specialist Recruitment (Australia) Pty Ltd | 614 | $68.3M |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 5 | $64.4M |
| Reef & Rainforest Research Centre | 8 | $55.9M |
| COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION | 115 | $46.4M |
| Comcare Australia | 3 | $41.0M |
| Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing | 6 | $37.3M |
What size contracts does Blue Planet Marine typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 6 | $109K |
| $50K-$100K | 5 | $361K |
| $100K-$500K | 4 | $1.4M |
| $500K-$1M | 1 | $513K |
| $1M-$5M | 5 | $14.3M |
| $5M-$20M | 1 | $8.0M |
| $20M+ | 1 | $24.7M |
What is Blue Planet Marine's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 50102280213
- Registered Name
- Blue Planet Marine
- Government Contracting Period
- 2013 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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