How many government contracts has THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE won?

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE has been awarded 959 Australian Government contracts worth a combined $534M over 14 years (2013–2026). The average contract value is $557K. Data is sourced from AusTender (CC BY 4.0) and updated weekly by STOA.

What does THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE supply to the Australian Government?

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE primarily supplies Professional Services (excl Consultancies) to the Australian Government, covering 1 different UNSPSC procurement categories. Contracts range from small engagements to large multi-year agreements with an average value of $557K.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE — Australian Government Contracts

Q: Who are THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's biggest government clients?

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's largest government client by contract value is Grains Research and Development Corporation. In total, THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE has supplied 20 different Australian Government agencies. The second-largest client is Department of Defence. Agency relationships span procurement categories including Professional Services (excl Consultancies).

Q: Does THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE have government contracts expiring soon?

Yes. THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE has 62 contracts worth $74M expiring within the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities where other suppliers can bid for the work when the current contract period ends.

Q: Is THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's government business growing?

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's government contract value has grown by 104% year-over-year, based on a comparison of awarded contract value in the last 12 months versus the prior 12-month period. This increase reflects changes in both the number and size of contracts awarded by Australian Government agencies.

What does THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE do for the Australian Government?

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE is an Australian Government contractor with 959 contracts worth $533.9M since 2013. Their largest government client is Grains Research and Development Corporation, and their average contract value is $557K. The company has seen significant recent growth in government contract awards.

Key Metrics

959Total Contracts

$533.9MTotal Value

20Agencies Served

$557KAvg Contract

14Years Active

62Expiring (12mo)

How much does THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE win in government contracts each year?

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE — Annual Government Contract Awards
Year	Contracts	Value
2013	21	$5.5M
2014	30	$22.0M
2015	35	$12.4M
2016	49	$47.0M
2017	82	$8.3M
2018	122	$42.8M
2019	86	$26.3M
2020	123	$51.2M
2021	106	$88.6M
2022	85	$35.1M
2023	94	$63.3M
2024	63	$32.5M
2025	62	$98.9M
2026	1	$44K

Who are THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's biggest government clients?

Agency	Contracts	Value	Share
Grains Research and Development Corporation	102	$211.5M	39.9%
Department of Defence	398	$162.0M	30.6%
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research	37	$34.6M	6.5%
Department of Health and Aged Care	177	$31.4M	5.9%
Department of Education	14	$18.1M	3.4%
CSIRO	19	$17.5M	3.3%
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	9	$11.1M	2.1%
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	15	$9.7M	1.8%
Department of Veterans' Affairs	3	$6.4M	1.2%
Department of Social Services	8	$6.4M	1.2%

What categories does THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE supply to government?

Category	Contracts	Value	Share
Professional Services (excl Consultancies)	1	$304K	100.0%

How does THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE win government contracts?

Method	Contracts	Value	Share
limited	677	$372.7M	70.7%
open	267	$147.1M	27.9%
selective	14	$13.8M	1.5%

Which THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE government contracts are expiring soon?

THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE has 62 contracts worth $74.2M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.

Contract	Agency	Value	Expires
Workforce Planning Data Analysis Services	Department of Defence	$9.6M	2026-05-25
External Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee Submissions	Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	$8.0M	2026-06-29
Research Services	Department of Defence	$7.4M	2026-06-29
Research Project - Transforming Smallholder Food Systems in the Eastern Gangetic	Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research	$4.7M	2026-09-29
Microcredentials for Teachers Professional Development.	Department of Education	$4.5M	2026-12-30
Surveillance of Influenza-like Illness through Sentinel General Practices Projec	Australian Centre for Disease Control	$4.3M	2027-03-31
Research Agreement	Department of Defence	$3.7M	2026-06-29
Research Services	Department of Defence	$3.2M	2026-06-14
More effective control of pest snails in Australian grain crops	Grains Research and Development Corporation	$3.2M	2026-06-29
Research Agreement	Department of Defence	$3.0M	2026-06-29
National Lending Library subscription.	Department of Education	$2.3M	2027-02-27
Standardised survey protocols	Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water	$2.2M	2026-05-30
Project Support Services	Department of Defence	$2.1M	2026-06-29
Analysing intrinsic heat response pathways to optimise thermal tolerance of whea	Grains Research and Development Corporation	$2.1M	2027-03-30
Increasing cereal yield potential through reduced floret abortion	Grains Research and Development Corporation	$1.8M	2027-02-27

What are THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's largest government contracts?

Contract	Agency	Value	Awarded
NGN Effective control of broadleaf weed species in lentil crops of the Southern	Grains Research and Development Corporation	$65.4M	2025-05-23
Research Program Support Services	Department of Defence	$11.9M	2021-01-14
Workforce Planning Data Analysis Services	Department of Defence	$9.6M	2023-07-04
Improving the understanding and the effectiveness of N Fixation in pulses in Aus	Grains Research and Development Corporation	$8.7M	2023-11-23
External Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee Submissions	Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	$8.0M	2021-07-15

What are THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's most recent government contracts?

Contract	Agency	Value	Date
Research Agreement	Department of Defence	$44K	2026-01-23
Independent Vaccine Evaluation	Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	$75K	2025-12-19
Health Technology Assessment	Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	$75K	2025-12-16
Health Technology Assessment	Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	$205K	2025-12-11
Education and Training	Department of Defence	$240K	2025-11-26
Health Technology Assessment	Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	$79K	2025-11-19
Health Technology Assessment	Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	$203K	2025-10-29
Health Technology Assessment	Department of Health, Disability and Ageing	$96K	2025-10-20
Research Agreement	Department of Defence	$237K	2025-10-13
ARC 2026-2028 College Member	Australian Research Council	$62K	2025-10-13

Is THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's government business growing or declining?

↑ 104.4%

Rapid growth — contract value increased 104% year-over-year.

Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.

Who competes with THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE for government contracts?

Other suppliers winning contracts from the same government agencies.

Supplier	Contracts	Value
GHD	513	$39.73B
BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD	1,651	$35.02B
THALES AUSTRALIA LIMITED	11,541	$19.02B
DHA - CENTRAL OFFICE	14	$16.77B
AUSTRALIAN AEROSPACE LTD	2,523	$14.99B
BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LTD	3,836	$13.89B
RAYTHEON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	1,757	$11.59B
BROADSPECTRUM (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD	1,244	$10.09B
LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	539	$8.82B
LENDLEASE BUILDING PTY LIMITED	94	$8.73B

What size contracts does THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE typically win?

Size Range	Contracts	Total Value
Under $10K	1	$0.1
$10K-$50K	313	$9.0M
$50K-$100K	182	$12.5M
$100K-$500K	266	$59.3M
$500K-$1M	70	$50.0M
$1M-$5M	112	$233.5M
$5M-$20M	14	$104.2M
$20M+	1	$65.4M

What is THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE's registered business information?

Australian Business Number (ABN): 61249878937
Registered Name: THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Government Contracting Period: 2013 – 2026

Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.

Which government agencies has THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE worked with?

Procurement Categories

UNSPSC categories where THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE is active.

Farming & Forestry Services 103 contracts · $214.0M · 6.5% of category spend Politics & Civic Affairs 199 contracts · $120.2M · 0.2% of category spend Defence & Public Order 213 contracts · $74.2M · 0.2% of category spend

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