Acrcp6 Integrated Rust Initiative...

Australia has announced a tender invitation for the Acrcp6 Integrated Rust Initiative Program 3 Integrated Disease Management and Extension, aimed at improving structural stability and addressing erosion concerns in the tender area. The tender is situated in Australia, and it represents a key infrastructure initiative designed to enhance safety and environmental resilience. The tender is scheduled to close on 18 Nov 2026, giving interested contractors ample time to review requirements and submit their bids. The official tender notice number is not specified, while the WWW Reference Number is 13985523. Eligible bidders and organizations are encouraged to access the detailed tender documents and specifications to gain comprehensive information about project scope, eligibility criteria, and submission procedures.To download the complete tender documents, bidders are required to register on the website.

Tender Details

Title	Acrcp6 Integrated Rust Initiative Program 3 Integrated Disease Management and Extension
WWT Ref No	13985523
Tender No	PROC-9177497
Country	Australia
Financer Name	Self-Funded
Summary	Tenders are invited for Acrcp6 Integrated Rust Initiative Program 3 Integrated Disease Management and Extension Close Date Time 18 Nov 2026 5 00 pm ACT Local Time ATM Type Request for Tender Timeframe for Delivery 4 2 years commencing March 2027 through to May 2031 Description Cereal rust diseases continue to pose a significant and evolving threat to Australian wheat barley and oat production Wheat rust alone costs the Australian grains industry 147 million pa when controlled with genetics and current management practices but predicted losses are close to 1 7 billion pa if no control occurs Murray and Brennan 2009 Rust pathogens are highly adaptable and have repeatedly overcome deployed genetic resistance and chemical control options resulting in yield losses increased fungicide use and rising production costs for growers While the Australian Cereal Rust Control Program ACRCP has delivered strong outcomes over multiple phases the increasing complexity of pathogen evolution E g Yr15 virulent pathogen and BGYR pathogen evolution fungicide sensitivity loss of access to chemistry risk and climate driven disease pressure requires a more integrated and future focused investment approach The next phase will bring these activities together in a coordinated national initiative It will strengthen rust surveillance accelerate the development and use of durable genetic resistance and improve integrated disease management across production systems Expanding the program beyond wheat to include barley and oats will allow proven approaches and lessons to benefit the broader grains industry The Australian Cereal Rust Control Program Phase 6 ACRCP6 Integrated Rust Initiative will build on existing capability while addressing gaps in coordination efficiency and preparedness for emerging rust threats By supporting more durable crop resistance responsible fungicide use and better informed decisions by breeders advisers and growers the initiative aims to reduce the long term cost and impact of cereal rust This procurement is specifically for the Integrated Disease Management IDM and Extension component of ACRCP6 GRDC is seeking a provider to identify priority rust management gaps develop and update practical IDM strategies and translate surveillance crop resistance seasonal risk and fungicide stewardship information into timely resources and advice for growers and advisers The work will support more effective rust management reduce reliance on reactive fungicide use and improve the grains industry s long term resilience Conditions for Participation For complete RFT details and instruction please visit GRDC website https grdc com au research partnering in rde investment opportunities current opportunities Location ACT NSW VIC SA WA QLD NT TAS Canberra Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Perth Brisbane Darwin Hobart Multi Agency Access No

Deadline *

Deadline

18 Nov 2026

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Publishing Date

10 Jul 2026

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