What does Murdoch University do for the Australian Government?
Murdoch University is an Australian Government contractor with 103 contracts worth $90.7M since 2012. Their largest government client is Grains Research and Development Corporation, and their average contract value is $881K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
103Total Contracts
$90.7MTotal Value
12Agencies Served
$881KAvg Contract
14Years Active
3Expiring (12mo)
How much does Murdoch University win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | $2.4M |
| 2013 | 6 | $298K |
| 2014 | 4 | $84K |
| 2015 | 6 | $286K |
| 2016 | 7 | $11.0M |
| 2017 | 1 | $2.6M |
| 2018 | 18 | $16.2M |
| 2019 | 5 | $2.3M |
| 2020 | 5 | $1.4M |
| 2021 | 11 | $3.0M |
| 2022 | 8 | $8.7M |
| 2023 | 7 | $3.5M |
| 2024 | 9 | $23.3M |
| 2025 | 15 | $15.7M |
Who are Murdoch University's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grains Research and Development Corporation | 30 | $58.7M | 64.7% |
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | 23 | $20.0M | 22.1% |
| CSIRO | 4 | $7.5M | 8.2% |
| Department of Defence | 11 | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 10 | $1.5M | 1.7% |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 3 | $611K | 0.7% |
| Australian Research Council | 9 | $378K | 0.4% |
| Department of Agriculture | 7 | $239K | 0.3% |
| Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency | 1 | $31K | 0.0% |
| Clean Energy Regulator | 2 | $28K | 0.0% |
How does Murdoch University win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 83 | $57.9M | 80.6% |
| open | 18 | $29.8M | 17.5% |
| selective | 2 | $3.0M | 1.9% |
Which Murdoch University government contracts are expiring soon?
Murdoch University has 3 contracts worth $1.3M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Agreement | Department of Defence | $659K | |
| Onshore species research and guidance for renewable industries | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $570K | |
| ARC COLLEGE OF EXPERTS COMMITTEE MEMBER | Australian Research Council | $62K |
What are Murdoch University's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieving improved genetic gain for yield in chickpea, faba bean and lentil usin | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $6.8M | |
| Boosting profit and reducing risk on mixed farms in low and medium rainfall area | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $4.7M | |
| Genetic approaches to reduce the nitrogen dilution effect and increase nitrogen- | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $4.6M | |
| R&D Collaboration Agreement | CSIRO | $4.4M | |
| Advancing genetic improvements in barley heat tolerance during flowering and gra | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $4.2M |
What are Murdoch University's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Literature Review for Sheep Welfare During Land Transport | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $88K | |
| Scaling Success Program Assessors | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | $11K | |
| Development of soil water repellency management options for Australian grain gro | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $1.8M | |
| ARC 2026-2028 College Member | Australian Research Council | $62K | |
| Research and Development Subcontract or Collaboration | CSIRO | $369K | |
| Cambodian Partners Delegation to WA Conference | Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | $19K | |
| This investment looks to improve existing extension activities, to enable access | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $777K | |
| Onshore species research and guidance for renewable industries | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | $570K | |
| Advancing genetic improvements in barley heat tolerance during flowering and gra | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $4.2M | |
| GrainData Fusion: A new haplotype design tool by using cross-species pangenome d | Grains Research and Development Corporation | $329K |
Is Murdoch University's government business growing or declining?
↓ 58.9%
Significant decline — contract value dropped 59% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with Murdoch University for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same government agencies.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | 239 | $366.2M |
| University of Adelaide | 158 | $263.6M |
| University of Queensland | 208 | $207.4M |
| ASP Ship Management | 1 | $177.3M |
| University of Sydney | 91 | $152.8M |
| Dell Australia Pty Ltd | 42 | $151.1M |
| TELSTRA CORPORATION LTD | 8 | $148.5M |
| University of Western Australia | 72 | $139.3M |
| Department of Agriculture and Food | 50 | $137.4M |
| Zen Energy Retail Pty Ltd | 3 | $132.6M |
What size contracts does Murdoch University typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 39 | $866K |
| $50K-$100K | 10 | $693K |
| $100K-$500K | 18 | $4.6M |
| $500K-$1M | 9 | $6.2M |
| $1M-$5M | 26 | $71.6M |
| $5M-$20M | 1 | $6.8M |
What is Murdoch University's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 61616369313
- Registered Name
- Murdoch University
- Government Contracting Period
- 2012 – 2025
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
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