What does James Cook University do for the Australian Government?
James Cook University is an Australian Government contractor with 173 contracts worth $51.8M since 2012. Their largest government client is Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, and their average contract value is $299K. The company has seen significant recent growth in government contract awards.
Key Metrics
173Total Contracts
$51.8MTotal Value
20Agencies Served
$299KAvg Contract
15Years Active
7Expiring (12mo)
How much does James Cook University win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | $2.0M |
| 2013 | 18 | $4.4M |
| 2014 | 16 | $4.3M |
| 2015 | 16 | $5.1M |
| 2016 | 6 | $5.1M |
| 2017 | 13 | $979K |
| 2018 | 12 | $5.5M |
| 2019 | 8 | $251K |
| 2020 | 9 | $2.6M |
| 2021 | 14 | $9.3M |
| 2022 | 15 | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 20 | $3.2M |
| 2024 | 9 | $2.9M |
| 2025 | 14 | $4.9M |
| 2026 | 1 | $39K |
Who are James Cook University's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 36 | $23.6M | 45.6% |
| Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | 26 | $16.6M | 32.1% |
| Director of National Parks | 2 | $2.2M | 4.2% |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 12 | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| CSIRO | 2 | $1.6M | 3.0% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 18 | $1.5M | 2.9% |
| Department of Defence | 27 | $957K | 1.8% |
| Australian Research Council | 18 | $747K | 1.4% |
| Attorney-General's Department | 2 | $550K | 1.1% |
| Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency | 3 | $519K | 1.0% |
How does James Cook University win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 163 | $43.1M | 94.2% |
| open | 9 | $8.4M | 5.2% |
| selective | 1 | $350K | 0.6% |
Which James Cook University government contracts are expiring soon?
James Cook University has 7 contracts worth $7.6M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Monitoring Plan James Cook University 2020-2026 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $6.7M | |
| Seagrass Thermal Risk Project | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $407K | |
| Macroinvertebrate identification | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $226K | |
| Environmental services | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $105K | |
| Ecological advisory services | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $70K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS COMMITTEE MEMBER | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| Project design and development FIS 2025-121 | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $39K |
What are James Cook University's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Monitoring Plan James Cook University 2020-2026 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $6.7M | |
| Climate-Smart Livelihoods | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.8M | |
| Marine Monitoring Program 2018-2021 | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $3.3M | |
| Bottlenecks in the grouper supply chain - Vietnam Australia | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $2.6M | |
| Research Project:Improved productivity, efficiency and sustainability of the cul | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $2.3M |
What are James Cook University's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project design and development FIS 2025-121 | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $39K | |
| Training Services | Department of Defence | $33K | |
| ARC 2026-2028 College Member | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| ARC2026-2028 College Member | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| Training Services | Department of Defence | $28K | |
| Environmental services | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $105K | |
| The Australian Space Agency, on behalf of the Local Organising Committee for IAC | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | $15K | |
| Seagrass Thermal Risk Project | Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority | $407K | |
| Training Services | Department of Defence | $10K | |
| Climate-Smart Livelihoods | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $3.8M |
Is James Cook University's government business growing or declining?
↑ 42.2%
Growing — contract value increased 42% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with James Cook University for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same government agencies.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Qld Department of Environment and Science | 6 | $164.8M |
| Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | 138 | $95.0M |
| University of Queensland | 111 | $69.5M |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 5 | $64.4M |
| University of Sunshine Coast | 64 | $63.8M |
| Reef & Rainforest Research Centre | 8 | $55.9M |
| University of Western Australia | 22 | $54.2M |
| Reeflections Pty Ltd | 10 | $47.6M |
| Charles Sturt University | 43 | $41.8M |
| University of New England | 33 | $41.6M |
What size contracts does James Cook University typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 87 | $2.0M |
| $50K-$100K | 31 | $2.1M |
| $100K-$500K | 31 | $6.7M |
| $500K-$1M | 5 | $3.4M |
| $1M-$5M | 18 | $30.9M |
| $5M-$20M | 1 | $6.7M |
What is James Cook University's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 46253211955
- Registered Name
- James Cook University
- Government Contracting Period
- 2012 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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