GRDC is inviting innovative applications to develop a cutting-edge high-throughput technology for screening wheat grain and dough for quality traits. While previous efforts have successfully identified certain grain quality traits, this tender seeks to push the boundaries further. We are looking for proposals that can pioneer a technical method or create an instrument prototype capable of predicting not only dough quality but also, potentially, baking quality. This technology should seamlessly integrate with genomic selection tools to ensure easy adoption and use by breeders within breeding programs.

This investment encourages collaboration among breeders, food technologists, and technical experts to foster a multidisciplinary approach. Additionally, partnerships with international organizations are strongly encouraged to help build capacity in this field within Australia. GRDC is seeking a 1:1 cash co-contribution ratio for this contract. Successful projects will address key knowledge gaps and contribute to the advancement of wheat breeding technologies.

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For all details and to apply to this RFT please go to GRDC Website: https://grdc.com.au/research/partnering-in-rde-investment/opportunities/current-opportunities

Conditions for Participation:

The following are mandatory conditions with which a Tenderer must comply to participate in this procurement process:

1. The Tenderer must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners except where the Tender is submitted by a consortium and the Tender specifies that each member of the proposed consortium will be party to the contract.

2. The Tenderer and any proposed subcontractor must be compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, the Modern Slavery Act 2018 and any other applicable labour laws and standards in the jurisdiction in which they operate.

3. The Tenderer and any subcontractor must not have a judicial decision against it (not including decisions under appeal) relating to employee entitlements and who have not paid the claim.

4. The Tenderer and any subcontractor must not be named on the Consolidated List, being the list of persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans under Australian sanction laws, as maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Timeframe for Delivery: It is anticipated that any resultant contract in relation to this procurement will commence with a proposed term of 4 years commencing in Q4 FY2025 through to close FY2029.

Address for Lodgement: For all details and to apply to this RFT please go to GRDC Website: https://grdc.com.au/research/partnering-in-rde-investment/opportunities/current-opportunities

Applications must be submitted through the GRDC Grains Investment Portal: https://access.grdc.com.au/