AgriFutures Australia are seeking a service provider to identify and analyse new revenue opportunities for the three warm inland wine-producing regions, develop extension materials in accessible formats and create an online platform to host the research and resources. This platform will also convert the developed materials into online formats to enhance accessibility and dissemination.
This Request for Quote closes 12 noon (AEDT) Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
Background
The new revenues for winegrape producers decision support tools aims to deliver an online decision tool and associated grass-roots extension tools and activities to help Australian rural industries identify and adopt new revenue opportunities. This project is a collaboration between Wine Australia and AgriFutures Australia, focussing on the Riverland, Riverina and Murray Valley wine-producing regions to support these industries in navigating challenging market conditions.
The tools will assess and demonstrate opportunities at farm, regional and national levels, considering factors such as operation type, demographics, environmental conditions, regional logistics, industry groups, consultancy support and successful adoption demonstrations in the region. The goal is for producers to use the tool to explore opportunities relevant to their regional and business context.
The project is expected to expand across other industries as it develops, and there is already an effort to gauge the interest of other industries in participating in a similar process.
The objectives of the project are to:
- Identify and develop sustainable, long-term revenue opportunities for financially vulnerable growers.
- Enable growers to leverage and enhance the value of their farming land and other assets and resources.
- Increase the value and utility of existing red wine grape plantings.
- Identify new and alternative revenue sources for inland wine grape growers.
- Foster grower interest and engagement in new revenue opportunities.
- Create tools and support growers in innovating and adopting new revenue streams.
A key focus will be on building existing knowledge within the grape and wine sector and other industries.
Service requirements
This project aims to provide wine producers and other agri-industries with new revenue opportunities tailored to their specific operational contexts. It will be executed in three parts:
- Opportunity identification and analysis: The first objective focuses on identifying and analysing potential new revenue opportunities for three warm inland wine-producing regions.
- Development of extension materials: The second objective involves creating extension materials in various easily accessible formats.
- Online platform creation: The third objective is to build an online platform to house the research and resources from the first two objectives and translate the extension materials into online formats.
Each objective requires a specific skill set, so applications can be made for one, two, or all three objectives. These will be evaluated based on the proposed approach, demonstrable capacity, relevant experience of the service provider, and value for money. Consortium applications are also welcomed.
Timeline
Date |
Activity |
12 noon (AEDT) Wednesday, 30 October 2024 |
RFQ – applications open |
11am – 12 pm AEDT Thursday, 14 November 2024 |
Information session via Teams |
Friday, 22 November 2024 |
End of period for questions or requests for information |
12 noon (AEDT) Wednesday, 27 November 2024 |
RFQ – applications close for all three objectives |
Monday, 9 December 2024 |
Intended completion date of evaluation of respondents responses |
Monday, 9 December – Friday, 13 December 2024 |
Negotiations with respondents (if applicable) |
Monday, 16 December 2024 |
Expected execution of contract or issue of agreement |
Monday, 16 December 2024 |
Date of commencement of project |
Monday, 16 June 2025 |
Expected project completion date |
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Submission
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. 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 Research 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 AgriFutures legal support via email