What does CSIRO do for the Australian Government?
CSIRO is an Australian Government contractor with 1,851 contracts worth $1.31B since 2010. Their largest government client is Grains Research and Development Corporation, and their average contract value is $710K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
1,851Total Contracts
$1.31BTotal Value
20Agencies Served
$710KAvg Contract
17Years Active
114Expiring (12mo)
How much does CSIRO win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | $1.7M |
| 2011 | 2 | $2.9M |
| 2012 | 12 | $5.8M |
| 2013 | 109 | $22.7M |
| 2014 | 137 | $52.0M |
| 2015 | 120 | $46.9M |
| 2016 | 119 | $58.0M |
| 2017 | 136 | $39.9M |
| 2018 | 161 | $96.3M |
| 2019 | 161 | $109.7M |
| 2020 | 139 | $93.1M |
| 2021 | 163 | $148.3M |
| 2022 | 147 | $142.0M |
| 2023 | 154 | $202.8M |
| 2024 | 135 | $147.1M |
| 2025 | 128 | $118.3M |
| 2026 | 27 | $27.5M |
Who are CSIRO's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grains Research and Development Corporation | 120 | $289.9M | 22.6% |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 153 | $216.5M | 16.9% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 395 | $181.8M | 14.2% |
| Department of Defence | 207 | $166.7M | 13.0% |
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 119 | $76.3M | 5.9% |
| Bureau of Meteorology | 91 | $69.9M | 5.4% |
| Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 104 | $58.0M | 4.5% |
| Australian Fisheries Management Authority | 145 | $41.2M | 3.2% |
| Department of Agriculture | 96 | $27.7M | 2.2% |
| Australian Digital Health Agency | 14 | $21.7M | 1.7% |
What categories does CSIRO supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information and technology | 1 | $172K | 100.0% |
How does CSIRO win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 1,565 | $1.05B | 84.6% |
| open | 253 | $238.0M | 13.7% |
| selective | 32 | $25.3M | 1.7% |
Which CSIRO government contracts are expiring soon?
CSIRO has 114 contracts worth $149.4M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminology and Tooling Managed Services | Australian Digital Health Agency | $17.0M | |
| Review | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $11.0M | |
| Custodianship Services for the Australian Health Biobank | Department of Health, Disability and Ageing | $8.7M | |
| Professional Advice | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $8.1M | |
| Frost and Heat Management Analytics | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $6.9M | |
| Project Support Services | Department of Defence | $5.8M | |
| Research Project: Cropping system intensification in the salt-affected coastal z | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $5.6M | |
| Support the Administration and Quality and Effectiveness for Health Check Implem | Department of Health and Aged Care | $5.1M | |
| Climate, Hydrology, and Hazard Applications and Modelling (CHHAM) Operational Ag | Bureau of Meteorology | $4.8M | |
| Supply Chain Resiliency Modelling Project | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | $3.8M | |
| Research Services | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $3.5M | |
| eReefs Phase 6a | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $3.3M | |
| Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research Operational Costs | Director of National Parks | $2.8M | |
| Hydroclimate Method and datasets - Sustainable Yields | Murray-Darling Basin Authority | $2.7M | |
| Professional Advice | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $2.5M |
What are CSIRO's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science Services | Department of Defence | $31.4M | |
| Bioregional Assessment Program | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $26.8M | |
| Research and Development Services | Department of Defence | $21.0M | |
| Soil Monitoring Program | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $19.8M | |
| Climate Services - Website Development | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $19.4M |
What are CSIRO's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improving systems Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) and reducing losses through Biol | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $6.1M | |
| Innovative management solutions to enhance crop productivity in heavy soils in t | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $8.0M | |
| Fiji Soils Decision-Support Tool Project | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $66K | |
| Fire Testing Services | Department of Defence | $41K | |
| Habitat Condition Assessment System | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $900K | |
| Assessment | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $43K | |
| Groundwater Dependent Vegetation mapping work | Geoscience Australia | $320K | |
| Research Services | Department of Defence | $157K | |
| Contribution to CSIRO for Kennaook/Cape Grim Science Program for 2025-26 | Bureau of Meteorology | $575K | |
| Data update | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $240K |
Is CSIRO's government business growing or declining?
↓ 42.0%
Declining — contract value decreased 42% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with CSIRO for government contracts?
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| LOCAL LAND SERVICES | 134 | $253.4M |
| Aware Water Group Pty Ltd | 21 | $241.4M |
What size contracts does CSIRO typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 516 | $13.9M |
| $50K-$100K | 336 | $23.8M |
| $100K-$500K | 577 | $131.1M |
| $500K-$1M | 154 | $108.7M |
| $1M-$5M | 209 | $460.2M |
| $5M-$20M | 56 | $498.0M |
| $20M+ | 3 | $79.2M |
What is CSIRO's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 41687119230
- Registered Name
- CSIRO
- Government Contracting Period
- 2010 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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