What does Adelaide University do for the Australian Government?

Adelaide University is an Australian Government contractor with 16 contracts worth $2.7M since 2025. Their largest government client is Department of Defence, and their average contract value is $171K.

Key Metrics

16Total Contracts
$2.7MTotal Value
10Agencies Served
$171KAvg Contract
2Years Active
10Expiring (12mo)

How much does Adelaide University win in government contracts each year?

$0 $6.6M $13.2M $19.9M $26.5M 2025: $17K 2025 2026: $26.5M 2026
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Adelaide University — Annual Government Contract Awards
YearContractsValue
20251$17K
202628$26.5M

Who are Adelaide University's biggest government clients?

AgencyContractsValueShare
Department of Defence 2 $1.0M 36.8%
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry 1 $588K 21.4%
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing 4 $434K 15.8%
Grains Research and Development Corporation 1 $325K 11.9%
National Health and Medical Research Council 3 $129K 4.7%
Cancer Australia 1 $83K 3.0%
Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency 1 $61K 2.2%
Department of Industry, Science and Resources 1 $48K 1.7%
Australian Research Council 1 $36K 1.3%
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research 1 $30K 1.1%

What categories does Adelaide University supply to government?

CategoryContractsValueShare
9313-community-and-social-services 7 $1.3M 47.8%
7710-environmental-management 1 $588K 21.4%
7014-forestry-services 1 $325K 11.9%
8510-medical-practice 2 $260K 9.5%
8211-writing-and-translation-services 3 $129K 4.7%
8511-medical-science-research 1 $83K 3.0%
8600-education-and-training-services 1 $48K 1.7%

How does Adelaide University win government contracts?

MethodContractsValueShare
open 14 $21.5M 48.3%
limited 15 $5.0M 51.7%

Which Adelaide University government contracts are expiring soon?

Adelaide University has 10 contracts worth $1.7M expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.

ContractAgencyValueExpires
Development and Delivery of Autism Microcredential for teachers and school staff Department of Education $1.8M
Development Services Department of Defence $993K
Technology Development Services Department of Defence $597K
Research Agreement Department of Defence $434K
Research Agreement Department of Defence $274K
Research Services Department of Defence $214K
Microcredentials for Teacher Professional Development. Department of Education $185K
Research Services Department of Health, Disability and Ageing $165K
Health Technology Assessment Department of Health, Disability and Ageing $96K
Health Technology Assessment Department of Health, Disability and Ageing $87K
Health Technology Assessment Department of Health, Disability and Ageing $87K
To research, source, analyse and report against a framework of key national canc Cancer Australia $83K
Methodological Review National Health and Medical Research Council $65K
Research Report Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency $61K
Methodological Review National Health and Medical Research Council $43K

What are Adelaide University's largest government contracts?

ContractAgencyValueAwarded
Future Fertilisers Program Grains Research and Development Corporation $8.1M
Development of next-generation breeding technologies Grains Research and Development Corporation $6.6M
Innovative phenotyping methodologies for enhanced root traits to unlock soil pro Grains Research and Development Corporation $5.4M
Development and Delivery of Autism Microcredential for teachers and school staff Department of Education $1.8M
Development Services Department of Defence $993K

What are Adelaide University's most recent government contracts?

ContractAgencyValueDate
Innovative phenotyping methodologies for enhanced root traits to unlock soil pro Grains Research and Development Corporation $5.4M
Future Fertilisers Program Grains Research and Development Corporation $8.1M
Research Services Department of Defence $214K
Upgrades and Sustainment Database Department of Defence $38K
Development and Delivery of Autism Microcredential for teachers and school staff Department of Education $1.8M
Development of next-generation breeding technologies Grains Research and Development Corporation $6.6M
Microcredentials for Teacher Professional Development. Department of Education $185K
Research Agreement Department of Defence $274K
Health Technology Assessment Department of Health, Disability and Ageing $31K
ARC College 2026-2027 Australian Research Council $62K

Is Adelaide University's government business growing or declining?

→ 0.0%

Stable — contract value remained consistent year-over-year.

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

Who competes with Adelaide University for government contracts?

Other suppliers winning contracts from the same agencies in similar categories.

SupplierContractsValue
GHD Pty Ltd 121 $38.98B
TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED 2 $447.1M
Australian Healthcare Associates Pt T/A AUSTRALIAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATE 2 $219.9M
St Vincent's Health Australia Ltd 1 $217.1M
AECOM Australia Pty Ltd 127 $166.3M
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT PTY LTD 3 $149.4M
ENVIROPACIFIC SERVICES 11 $131.7M
LOCAL LAND SERVICES 39 $101.7M
Golder Associates Pty Ltd 66 $95.8M
COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION 110 $83.8M

What size contracts does Adelaide University typically win?

Size RangeContractsTotal Value
$10K-$50K9$306K
$50K-$100K7$540K
$100K-$500K6$1.6M
$500K-$1M3$2.2M
$1M-$5M1$1.8M
$5M-$20M3$20.1M

What is Adelaide University's registered business information?

Australian Business Number (ABN)
41202953738
Registered Name
Adelaide University
Government Contracting Period
2025 – 2026

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Registered Business Details

Entity Type
Other Incorporated Entity
ABN Status
Active
GST
Registered
ABN
41202953738 verify ↗
State
SA
Postcode
5000

Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗

Procurement Categories

UNSPSC categories where Adelaide University is active.

Farming & Forestry Services 4 contracts · $20.4M · 0.6% of category spend Politics & Civic Affairs 9 contracts · $1.8M · 0.0% of category spend Management & Professional Services 1 contracts · $1.8M · 0.0% of category spend

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