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MLA’s tender process, rules and current tenders  

MLA invites tenders from suitably qualified organisations or individuals to deliver projects and services aligned with MLA’s strategic priorities. Each tender opportunity will specify the project scope, requirements and closing date.  

Tenders must review and comply with all requirements specified in MLA’s Tender Rules and Guidelines and the associated Request for Tender Application form for each tender opportunity.  You can find a copy of MLA’s Tender Rules and Guidelines here: MLA’s Tender Rules and Guidelines.

MLA reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, negotiate with one or more tenderers, or vary the process as required under its Procurement Policy and SFA obligations.  

Unless otherwise agreed, successful tenderers will enter into MLA’s standard umbrella agreements. More information on and copies of those agreements can be found on the MLA’s agreements page.  

Current tenders  

Below are all the tenders that are currently open, arranged by the strategic priorities in MLA's 2030 Strategic Plan.

Select a priority area to see the tenders relating to that area. Then select a tender's title to find out more information.

Value-based marketing
Value-based marketing
EOI - Coordinator - Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) program

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) are calling for interested and suitably skilled applicants to tender for the position of Coordinator for Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) program.

Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) is one of Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) flagship adoption programs which drives measurable, improved business performance outcomes for participating red meat producers. The MLA Adoption Strategy outlines an increased focus on long-term practice change programs, new awareness and learning channels, ensuring adoption is embedded within applied on-farm R&D and building the capacity of and attracting the supporting advisory network.

For further details, please see the request for tender.

Expressions of interest must be lodged electronically to ethelander@mla.com.au

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 22 May 2026.

For any questions regarding this tender, please contact:

Elizabeth Thelander
Project Manager - Producer Led Adoption
ethelander@mla.com.au
0428 472 983

Request for tender – Review and redevelopment of the MLA Cost of Production (COP) Calculator

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) are calling for interested and skilled partners to review and redevelop the MLA Cost of Production (COP) calculator.

The MLA COP Calculator was developed into an online tool in 2014. Since its development, the COP calculator has been a popular tool with producers and livestock advisors to better understand the cost associated with producing red meat (beef, sheep and goats). Eleven years since development, the tool needs a review of the content and the online user experience to ensure it meets current user demand.

Note that this tender consists of two parts − reviewing and updating the COP data, including extension material creation, and the redevelopment of the tool. There is opportunity for service providers to apply for one or both parts of the project tender, however it is possible that multiple service providers will be required to complete the work.

For further details, please see the request for tender

Expressions of interest must be lodged electronically to kkovacevic@mla.com.au 

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 05 May 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.

For any questions regarding this tender, please contact:

Keely Kovacevic

Project Manager – Adoption Capability Building

kkovacevic@mla.com.au

0407 060 224

Contributing to Australia’s net zero ambitions
Contributing to Australia’s net zero ambitions
Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

Investing in our industry’s people
Investing in our industry’s people
Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

Establishing multibreed and livestock credentials
Establishing multibreed and livestock credentials
Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

Boosting biosecurity
Boosting biosecurity
Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

Strengthening animal wellbeing
Strengthening animal wellbeing
Exploring Bloat Control Alternatives

Bloat remains a significant and growing animal welfare and productivity issue for grassfed cattle producers in southern Australia, exacerbated by improved legume-rich pastures and the withdrawal of reliable intra-ruminal monensin capsules from the market. This Terms of Reference calls for proposals to explore short-, medium- and long-term alternatives for bloat prevention, detection, and management to improve animal wellbeing and reduce production losses.

Applications should meet the requirements specified in the Terms of Reference and include a completed preliminary application form available on Project application guidelines and forms website.

Applications must be received by MLA before 11.59pm AEDT on 25th May 2026. Use the preliminary proposal template to submit proposals electronically to MLA at: projectcall@mla.com.au and cc sdundon@mla.com.au.

If you have questions about this tender, please contact:

Sharon Dundon 

Project Manager Animal Wellbeing 

sdundon@mla.com.au  

0427 255 335

Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

Carcase innovation and value
Carcase innovation and value
Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

Supporting market transition for WA sheep producers
Supporting market transition for WA sheep producers
Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

Investing in natural capital and land productivity
Investing in natural capital and land productivity
Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

All tenders
All tenders
EOI - Coordinator - Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) program

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) are calling for interested and suitably skilled applicants to tender for the position of Coordinator for Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) program.

Profitable Grazing Systems (PGS) is one of Meat & Livestock Australia’s (MLA) flagship adoption programs which drives measurable, improved business performance outcomes for participating red meat producers. The MLA Adoption Strategy outlines an increased focus on long-term practice change programs, new awareness and learning channels, ensuring adoption is embedded within applied on-farm R&D and building the capacity of and attracting the supporting advisory network.

For further details, please see the request for tender.

Expressions of interest must be lodged electronically to ethelander@mla.com.au

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 22 May 2026.

For any questions regarding this tender, please contact:

Elizabeth Thelander
Project Manager - Producer Led Adoption
ethelander@mla.com.au
0428 472 983

Exploring Bloat Control Alternatives

Bloat remains a significant and growing animal welfare and productivity issue for grassfed cattle producers in southern Australia, exacerbated by improved legume-rich pastures and the withdrawal of reliable intra-ruminal monensin capsules from the market. This Terms of Reference calls for proposals to explore short-, medium- and long-term alternatives for bloat prevention, detection, and management to improve animal wellbeing and reduce production losses.

Applications should meet the requirements specified in the Terms of Reference and include a completed preliminary application form available on Project application guidelines and forms website.

Applications must be received by MLA before 11.59pm AEDT on 25th May 2026. Use the preliminary proposal template to submit proposals electronically to MLA at: projectcall@mla.com.au and cc sdundon@mla.com.au.

If you have questions about this tender, please contact:

Sharon Dundon 

Project Manager Animal Wellbeing 

sdundon@mla.com.au  

0427 255 335

Request for tender – Review and redevelopment of the MLA Cost of Production (COP) Calculator

Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) are calling for interested and skilled partners to review and redevelop the MLA Cost of Production (COP) calculator.

The MLA COP Calculator was developed into an online tool in 2014. Since its development, the COP calculator has been a popular tool with producers and livestock advisors to better understand the cost associated with producing red meat (beef, sheep and goats). Eleven years since development, the tool needs a review of the content and the online user experience to ensure it meets current user demand.

Note that this tender consists of two parts − reviewing and updating the COP data, including extension material creation, and the redevelopment of the tool. There is opportunity for service providers to apply for one or both parts of the project tender, however it is possible that multiple service providers will be required to complete the work.

For further details, please see the request for tender

Expressions of interest must be lodged electronically to kkovacevic@mla.com.au 

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 05 May 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.

For any questions regarding this tender, please contact:

Keely Kovacevic

Project Manager – Adoption Capability Building

kkovacevic@mla.com.au

0407 060 224

Expressions of interest – Co-funding for new red meat industry technologies (partially validated low-fidelity prototypes)

The Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) Donor Company (MDC) is seeking expressions of interests (EOI) from publicly funded research organisation’s (PFRO) commercialisation entity who have technology prototype(s) that are ready to be considered for delivering benefits to the Australian red meat and livestock sector. Prototype(s) must be at least partially validated at a low-medium fidelity technology readiness level of 4 or greater and will be evaluated on a first-come-first-served basis against MLA investment decision criteria and priorities. 

There is no maximum or minimum project size, only that all submissions are based on 60% participant and 40% MDC co-investment cash contribution. MLA is flexible on Intellectual Property (IP) ownership to best drive future commercial success and welcomes a clear adoption pathway for PFRO’s to engage with industry stakeholders in the build, test and launch stages.

For further details, please see the EOI Tech Funding guidelines.

Expression of interest must be lodged electronically using the EOI response template and emailed to commercisalisation@mla.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm (AEST) 1 July 2026.

For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact MLA IP team:

Rhys Pirie – E: rpirie@mla.com.au or Tom Dobbie – E: tdobbie@mla.com.au

 

Questions 

All questions during the tender process should be directed in writing to tenders@mla.com.au