Background

AgriFutures Australia is committed to supporting a sustainable, growing and prosperous ginger industry supplying product of the highest quality, that is strongly sought after by discerning consumers in Australia and around the world. To achieve this, AgriFutures Australia actively invests in research and development projects that support the achievement of the AgriFutures Ginger Program goal and align with the ginger industry’s research and development priorities.

As a perennial crop, ginger has a long production cycle, and adept management of available chemicals is crucial in demonstrating environmental stewardship and managing the rise of resistance in pest and diseases. There is a suite of chemicals registered for minor use in culinary ginger, where are majority are held on behalf of the Australian Ginger Industry Association. As these are minor use permits, these registrations have limited terms and need to be renewed or updated in various cycles.

With this request for quote there are a number or minor use permits that will expire in the next four years. To support the ongoing access to the right tools to support a sustainable and environmentally conscious ginger industry, the AgriFutures Ginger Program is seeking tenders from interesting parties to maintain the current minor use permits and conduct regular investigations and residue testing to support the registration of new options for the Australian market. Note there is an existing project to investigate new options, and propose updates to current registrations for managing Pythium soft rot.

The AgriFutures Ginger Program is seeking tenders from interested parties to maintain the current minor use permits and conduct regular investigations and residue testing (where appropriate) to support the registration of new options for the Australian market.

This investment should achieve the following objectives:

• Ongoing access to the suite of minor use chemical control options for the ginger industry.
• New options for the chemical control of pest and diseases in culinary ginger.
• Acute grower awareness of control options available to them and best management practice to manage pest and disease resistance.

Applications close at 12pm (AEDT) on Tuesday, 10 January 2026.

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Timeline

Evaluation criteria

A respondent’s response will be evaluated against:
(a) The evaluation criteria identified in the table below; and
(b) The overall proposition presented in the respondent’s response.

Submitting a response

Respondent’s will be expected to provide:

• A detailed project plan – including timelines and the proposed milestone/reporting cycle, how the project will be conducted and how this will meet the requirements of the RFQ. Shortlisted tenders will demonstrate:
  • Appropriate timelines to manage the expiry of current minor use permits in-line with the AVPMA’s current service standards.
  • Plans to investigate new chemical control options, incorporating pot trials and field trials in line AVPMA’s current service standards and in respect to the ginger growing season.
  • Communication, extension or training plans on successful registration or renewal of minor use permits.
• A detailed budget (differentiating salary, oncosts, travel, communications etc) – attachments may be included.
• Examples of similar work the respondent has completed, including appropriate references who can be contacted to verify.
• Capability and relevant experience, specifically:
  • A strong, existing, relationship with APVMA and a key understanding of the considerations with APVMA permit submission and approvals.
  • Existing relationships with chemical companies, to facilitate the availability of the chemical control following successful permit registration.

The resultant Contract is expected to commence in May 2026 and is expected to run for a total of four years (concluding in 2030)

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.

Applications for this Request for Quote must be submitted online using the application in K2.

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Terms of Reference

AgriFutures Australia uses standard form contracts and agreements for projects and research procured by AgriFutures Australia (please refer to https://www.agrifutures.com.au/contracts-and-agreements/). These contracts and agreements set out the terms on which AgriFutures Australia will engage successful applicants to carry out the project.

Applicants must be familiar with the contracts and agreements before submitting a response, and are advised to seek legal advice beforehand.

These contracts and agreements have been developed to reflect AgriFutures Australia’s statutory and other procurement responsibilities.

If you require any amendments to the standard agreement please complete the statement of non-compliance for each of the relevant clause. AgriFutures will then assess those requests.

Applicants will be taken to have agreed to all clauses in the Service Provider Agreement that are not referred to in a statement of non-compliance. The extent of any non-compliance will be a factor in AgriFutures Australia’s evaluation of the application.

If you require further information regarding these contracts and agreements please contact:

Stephanie-Kate Bratton
General Counsel

Contact

If you have any questions about the Request for Quote process, please contact:

Amy La
Manager, Levied Industries