Background
Australia’s commercial kangaroo harvest industry is one of the most sustainable wild harvest operations in the world with management goals based firmly on principles of enhancing animal welfare. Across five states of Australia four main species of kangaroos are harvested to provide meat for human consumption and pet food. Kangaroo skins are utilised to provide high quality leather products.
AgriFutures Australia are seeking quotes from suitably qualified organisations to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for kangaroo meat and leather.
As Europe is a major export destination for both meat and leather the LCA should be suitable for demonstrating sustainability in the EU market.
For both kangaroo meat and leather we would seek a Cradle to Gate LCA to assess the environment impacts of dressed kangaroo carcasses used for both human consumption, pet food and manufacturing of high quality leather.
The LCA would include, but not be limited to, capturing the following metrics:
- energy usage,
- water usage,
- deforestation and
- greenhouse gas emissions.
The final product should deliver on key priorities from the Kangaroo RD&E Plan including:
- Compile the scientific information available on the industry’s animal welfare practices;
- Compare the animal welfare credentials of the kangaroo industry with other animal-based proteins, and
- Compile the scientific information available on the sustainability of the industry.
The final product should be appropriate for identifying hotspots for the industry to improve its environmental credentials and allow for benchmarking against other similar products. This important deliverable will form the basis of the kangaroo industry demonstrating the advantages in comparison to other meat and leather products.
There is a draft sustainability framework for the kangaroo industry that may be of use and is available at request, noting that this is a confidential document, and can’t be shared outside of the process for applying for this request for quote. Please request this document from Ellen Buckle, Senior Manager, Levied Industries, .
Applications close at 3pm (AEST) on Tuesday, 15 April 2025.
Timeline
Activity |
Date |
RFQ – applications open |
Tuesday, 18 March 2025 |
End of period for questions or requests for information |
Tuesday, 8 April 2025 |
RFQ – applications close |
3pm (AEST), Tuesday 15 April 2025 |
Intended completion date of evaluation of respondent’s responses |
Monday, 28 April 2025 |
Negotiations with respondents (if applicable) |
Thursday, 1 May 2025 |
Expected execution of contract or issue of agreement |
Monday, 12 May 2025 |
Date of commencement of Project |
Monday, 12 May 2025 |
Expected project completion date |
Friday, 1 August 2025 |
Evaluation criteria
A respondent’s response will be evaluated against:
- The evaluation criteria identified in the table below; and
- The overall proposition presented in the respondent’s response.
Mandatory Requirements |
Complies |
Ability to meet the requirements |
Yes/No |
Capability and relevant experience |
Yes/No |
Cost and value for money |
Yes/No |
Past performance (experience) |
Yes/No |
Are you a government approved service provider? |
Yes/No |
Testimonials/references |
Yes/No |
Desirable Requirements |
Complies |
Provide examples of your Organisation’s ability to provide a similar service. |
Yes/No |
Other Evaluation Criteria |
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(a) Professional Expression of Interest Proposal |
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(b) Organisation’s capability and resources |
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(c) History of providing similar service |
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(d) Availability to conduct audit and proposed completion date for report |
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Submitting an application
Applications for this Request for Quote must be submitted online using the application in K2.
Respondent’s will be expected to provide:
- A detailed project plan – including timelines, how the project will be conducted and how this will meet the requirements of the RFT.
- A detailed budget – attachments may be included.
- Examples of similar work the respondent has completed.
- Capability and relevant experience.
It is expected that a contract will be awarded based on how well a respondent addresses the objectives of the open tender. Selection will be based on the evaluation criteria. A detailed response will be beneficial. There is the opportunity to include additional attachments if necessary with your application in K2.
How to make a submission
Applications for this Request for Quote must be submitted online using the application in K2.
Users must create a K2 account before submitting a proposal. To set up a secure account before submitting a proposal, please visit the login page below to access our new user or new company request forms.
Usernames and passwords will only be issued while the applicable round is open.
Contact
Questions and requests for information about the RFQ should be directed to the Ellen Buckle, Senior Manager prior to 8 April 2025 (for questions relating to making a submission in K2, please email ).
The Senior Manager will take questions via email or phone. Individual responses to questions relating to the RFQ will not be provided. A response, along with the question, will be posted in the Frequently Asked Questions section, below.
Frequently asked questions
Would a project completion date in December 2025 (end of CY25) be acceptable?
Yes, project completion this calendar year would be acceptable.
Does AgriFutures have existing datasets to inform the study, or is primary data collection expected?
There is background material from AgriFutures (in particular the work of George Wilson), and some industry association members have some background material.
Deforestation is listed for inclusion in the LCA. Will this extend to a broader land use and land use change (LU & LUC) assessment, or will it be limited to a specific definition of deforestation? If the latter, which definition is supported by AgriFutures?
Deforestation as defined by the European Union.
Is there interest in supporting the publication of the study?
No.