Tenders Are Invited For Program 2: Enhancing The Agronomic And Nutritive Value Of Narrow-Leafed Lupin By Reducing Seed Coat Thickness And Increasing Protein Content

Tenders Are Invited For Program 2: Enhancing The Agronomic And Nutritive Value Of Narrow-Leafed Lupin By Reducing Seed Coat Thickness And Increasing Protein Content. Close Date & Time: 18-Oct-2023 5:00 Pm (Act Local Time) Atm Type: Request For Tender Timeframe For Delivery: It Is Anticipated That Any Resultant Contract In Relation To This Procurement Will Commence With A Proposed Term Of 4 Years Across Financial Years 2023-24 To 2027-28. Contracting Is Targeted To Finalise Prior To January 2024. Description: Australian Narrow-Leafed Lupin (Nll) Is A Vital Pulse Crop In Australia, Serving As An Economical Protein Source For Animal Feed. Australia Contributes 85% Of Global Lupin Production, With 70% Of It Being Exported To Regions Such As Asia, North Africa, And The Middle East. Nll Are Integral To Crop Rotations, Breaking Disease Cycles, And Enriching Soil With Nitrogen In Western Australia Due To Their Adaptability To WaS Climate And Acidic Soils. With The Global Shift Towards Plant-Based Diets, Valued At Over $250 Billion By 2035, Nlls High Protein Content, Low Starch, Low Fat, And Low Glycaemic Index Make Them An Ideal Candidate For Plant-Based Protein Production. However, Despite Their Potential, Only 4% Of Nlls In Australia Are Processed For Human Consumption. To Seize These Opportunities, Addressing Challenges Like The Thick Seed Coat, Which Hinders Lupins Use In Human Food, Is Crucial. This Four-Year Investment* Seeks To Develop Lupin Varieties With Thinner Seed Coats And Higher Protein Levels, Independent Of Grain Size And Yield. The Approach Involves Screening A Diverse Population Of Nll And Validating Candidate Genes To Confirm Their Impact On Seed Coat Thickness, Seed Size, Protein Levels, And Yield. Ultimately, This Investment Aims To Provide Growers With Higher-Value Lupin Varieties By Reducing Seed Coat Thickness And Increasing Protein Content, Ensuring Compliance With Industry Standards For Human Food. This Will Maximise Lupin Utilisation In Australian Farming Systems And Capitalise On Opportunities In The Expanding Food And Protein Markets. *This Is One Of Two Related Programs Currently Being Procured. See Also Rft Ref: Proc-9176949 Titled Program 1: Enhancing The Nutritional Quality Of Narrow-Leafed Lupin By Reducing Anti-Nutritional Seed Alkaloid Levels. 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. Location: Act, Nsw, Vic, Sa, Wa, Qld, Nt, Tas, Overseas Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart Multi Agency Access: No Tender Link : Https://Www.Tenders.Gov.Au/Advert/Show/3A201b7d-0853-4B88-B0d0-A16350d76eda