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.
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals (and organisations nominating an individual) to join the following Technical Advisory Panels supporting the Livestock Sector ACCU Method:
- Producer advisory panel (e.g. key regional producers, first nation producers and research councils)
- Beef technical advisory panel (feedlot & pasture-raised beef cattle)
- Sheep technical advisory panel
- Dairy advisory panel
- Low emission genetic trait advisory panel (across all species).
Technical Advisory Panel members will be required to provide independent, evidence-based guidance to support the design, validation and integrity of the new Livestock Sector ACCU Method. The proponent-led process will prepare a draft method documentation and tool for Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) consideration, and if recommended, Ministerial decision.
Further information on the Panels can be found here: Expressions of Interest - Technical Advisory Panels
Interested applicants should apply via this form: Livestock Sector ACCU Method - Technical Advisory Panel application – Fill in form
Expressions of interest are due Friday 10 July 2026 by 5pm AEST.
For further information (or to report technical difficulties) please contact:
Venessa Cule
Program Manager – Sustainability R&D
0427 926 378
Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking applications from individuals to fill four Module Leader roles. These roles will contribute to the co-development of a new Livestock Sector ACCU Method. Each role is aligned to a specific module:
- Pasture-based beef cattle
- Feedlot beef cattle
- Sheep
- Monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV).
Through this proponent-led process, Module Leaders will help develop draft method documentation and supporting tools for consideration by the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC). If endorsed by ERAC, the method will then be submitted for Ministerial decision.
Further information on the position can be found here.
Expressions of interest are due by Friday 3 July 2026 at 5pm AEST.
To apply, please fill out the Microsoft Forms application: Application for Livestock Sector ACCU Method Module Lead
To report any issues or for further information, please contact:
Venessa Cule
Program Manager – Sustainability R&D
0427 926 378
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking suitably skilled individuals or organisations to submit a tender for the role of Coordinator for the Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) Program.
The PDS Program underpins MLA’s research, development and adoption (RD&A) activities by supporting groups of producers to demonstrate, adapt and validate the triple bottom line benefits of new management practices, research outputs and associated skills within commercial production systems.
The role will coordinate and oversee a portfolio of PDS projects, supporting project development, delivery, monitoring and reporting, and ensuring consistent program standards across the portfolio.
Applicants should have strong experience in agricultural extension and adoption, stakeholder engagement, and coordination of multi‑party programs involving producer groups.
Two coordinator roles are available. These may be delivered by:
- two individual coordinators (up to 90 days per year each), or
- one organisation providing two nominated personnel (up to 180 days per year combined)
The engagement term is up to five years.
For further details please see the request for tender.
Tenderers must submit a completed Request for Tender document and a separate Tender Response addressing capacity, experience, approach and pricing, in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFT.
Submissions must be provided electronically (PDF) via email to pds@mla.com.au by 5.00 pm AEST, Monday 20 July 2026.
Enquiries:
Alana McEwan
Project Manager – Producer Demonstration Site Program
Mobile: 0417 541 000
Email: pds@mla.com.au
Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking applications from individuals to fill four Module Leader roles. These roles will contribute to the co-development of a new Livestock Sector ACCU Method. Each role is aligned to a specific module:
- Pasture-based beef cattle
- Feedlot beef cattle
- Sheep
- Monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV).
Through this proponent-led process, Module Leaders will help develop draft method documentation and supporting tools for consideration by the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC). If endorsed by ERAC, the method will then be submitted for Ministerial decision.
Further information on the position can be found here.
Expressions of interest are due by Friday 3 July 2026 at 5pm AEST.
To apply, please fill out the Microsoft Forms application: Application for Livestock Sector ACCU Method Module Lead
To report any issues or for further information, please contact:
Venessa Cule
Program Manager – Sustainability R&D
0427 926 378
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals (and organisations nominating an individual) to join the following Technical Advisory Panels supporting the Livestock Sector ACCU Method:
- Producer advisory panel (e.g. key regional producers, first nation producers and research councils)
- Beef technical advisory panel (feedlot & pasture-raised beef cattle)
- Sheep technical advisory panel
- Dairy advisory panel
- Low emission genetic trait advisory panel (across all species).
Technical Advisory Panel members will be required to provide independent, evidence-based guidance to support the design, validation and integrity of the new Livestock Sector ACCU Method. The proponent-led process will prepare a draft method documentation and tool for Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) consideration, and if recommended, Ministerial decision.
Further information on the Panels can be found here: Expressions of Interest - Technical Advisory Panels
Interested applicants should apply via this form: Livestock Sector ACCU Method - Technical Advisory Panel application – Fill in form
Expressions of interest are due Friday 10 July 2026 by 5pm AEST.
For further information (or to report technical difficulties) please contact:
Venessa Cule
Program Manager – Sustainability R&D
0427 926 378
Meat & Livestock Australia is seeking applications from individuals to fill four Module Leader roles. These roles will contribute to the co-development of a new Livestock Sector ACCU Method. Each role is aligned to a specific module:
- Pasture-based beef cattle
- Feedlot beef cattle
- Sheep
- Monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV).
Through this proponent-led process, Module Leaders will help develop draft method documentation and supporting tools for consideration by the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC). If endorsed by ERAC, the method will then be submitted for Ministerial decision.
Further information on the position can be found here.
Expressions of interest are due by Friday 3 July 2026 at 5pm AEST.
To apply, please fill out the Microsoft Forms application: Application for Livestock Sector ACCU Method Module Lead
To report any issues or for further information, please contact:
Venessa Cule
Program Manager – Sustainability R&D
0427 926 378
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking suitably skilled individuals or organisations to submit a tender for the role of Coordinator for the Producer Demonstration Site (PDS) Program.
The PDS Program underpins MLA’s research, development and adoption (RD&A) activities by supporting groups of producers to demonstrate, adapt and validate the triple bottom line benefits of new management practices, research outputs and associated skills within commercial production systems.
The role will coordinate and oversee a portfolio of PDS projects, supporting project development, delivery, monitoring and reporting, and ensuring consistent program standards across the portfolio.
Applicants should have strong experience in agricultural extension and adoption, stakeholder engagement, and coordination of multi‑party programs involving producer groups.
Two coordinator roles are available. These may be delivered by:
- two individual coordinators (up to 90 days per year each), or
- one organisation providing two nominated personnel (up to 180 days per year combined)
The engagement term is up to five years.
For further details please see the request for tender.
Tenderers must submit a completed Request for Tender document and a separate Tender Response addressing capacity, experience, approach and pricing, in accordance with the requirements outlined in the RFT.
Submissions must be provided electronically (PDF) via email to pds@mla.com.au by 5.00 pm AEST, Monday 20 July 2026.
Enquiries:
Alana McEwan
Project Manager – Producer Demonstration Site Program
Mobile: 0417 541 000
Email: pds@mla.com.au
Questions
All questions during the tender process should be directed in writing to tenders@mla.com.au
