What does Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development do for the Australian Government?
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is an Australian Government contractor with 76 contracts worth $148.9M since 2011. Their largest government client is Grains Research and Development Corporation, and their average contract value is $2.0M. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
76Total Contracts
$148.9MTotal Value
11Agencies Served
$2.0MAvg Contract
15Years Active
5Expiring (12mo)
How much does Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | $163K |
| 2013 | 3 | $270K |
| 2014 | 3 | $343K |
| 2015 | 1 | $125K |
| 2016 | 2 | $957K |
| 2017 | 1 | $3.0M |
| 2018 | 7 | $5.3M |
| 2019 | 17 | $52.4M |
| 2020 | 6 | $4.5M |
| 2021 | 7 | $2.7M |
| 2022 | 9 | $13.8M |
| 2023 | 7 | $18.7M |
| 2024 | 6 | $37.1M |
| 2025 | 6 | $9.5M |
Who are Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grains Research and Development Corporation | 46 | $134.5M | 90.3% |
| Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 7 | $6.5M | 4.3% |
| Director of National Parks | 3 | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| CSIRO | 3 | $2.8M | 1.9% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 5 | $639K | 0.4% |
| Austrade | 1 | $399K | 0.3% |
| Department of Agriculture | 7 | $351K | 0.2% |
| Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport | 1 | $217K | 0.1% |
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 1 | $132K | 0.1% |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 1 | $55K | 0.0% |
How does Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 52 | $94.6M | 68.4% |
| open | 22 | $52.6M | 28.9% |
| selective | 2 | $1.7M | 2.6% |
Which Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development government contracts are expiring soon?
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has 5 contracts worth $6.4M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast tracking the delivery of improved chilling tolerance chickpea for Australia | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $3.0M | |
| R and D Subcontract CW8640 | CSIRO | $1.3M | |
| Compliance Program at Australian Marine Park | Director of National Parks | $980K | |
| No | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $844K | |
| Animal Health Laboratory Testing Services | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $277K |
What are Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transforming water and nutrient use efficiency in WA Grain Production | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $24.5M | |
| Re-engineering soils to improve the access of crop root systems to water and nut | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $11.4M | |
| Effective virus management in grain crops (C1) | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $9.2M | |
| Increasing farming system profitability and longevity of benefits following soil | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $8.5M | |
| DAW00244 - Delivering enhanced agronomic strategies for improved crop performanc | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $8.0M |
What are Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reducing the frost sensitivity of Canola in Australia | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $3.0M | |
| No | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $844K | |
| WA DPIRD Soilborne Disease Initiative | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $4.0M | |
| Animal Health Laboratory Testing Services | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $277K | |
| NGN: Exploration of management strategies for pest scarab species of Australian | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $358K | |
| Compliance Program at Australian Marine Park | Director of National Parks | $980K | |
| Sustainable systems for profit maximisation in the HRZ of WA | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $3.5M | |
| DPIRD Seasonal status of pests and diseases delivered to growers | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $1.7M | |
| Transforming water and nutrient use efficiency in WA Grain Production | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $24.5M | |
| DPIRD - National Grains Diagnostic and Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI) | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $5.0M |
Is Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's government business growing or declining?
↓ 77.6%
Significant decline — contract value dropped 78% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same government agencies.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Blue | 14 | $696.4M |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | 28 | $666.0M |
| 9310 COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC | 166 | $320.6M |
| UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE | 107 | $212.1M |
| Concentrix Services Pty Ltd | 2 | $178.0M |
| Ventia Property Pty Ltd | 58 | $149.4M |
| HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT (AUST) | 1,378 | $133.1M |
| ERNST & YOUNG | 135 | $126.5M |
| ASG GROUP LIMITED | 19 | $122.3M |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND | 83 | $115.7M |
What size contracts does Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 8 | $227K |
| $50K-$100K | 3 | $165K |
| $100K-$500K | 20 | $5.6M |
| $500K-$1M | 12 | $9.8M |
| $1M-$5M | 26 | $59.1M |
| $5M-$20M | 6 | $49.6M |
| $20M+ | 1 | $24.5M |
What is Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 18951343745
- Registered Name
- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
- Government Contracting Period
- 2011 – 2025
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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