Support the design, development, testing, validation of the FarmTechConnect AgTech Adoption program

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is seeking supplier/s to provide specialist professional services supporting DPI-led delivery of FarmTechConnect. The supplier may engage subcontractors with relevant specialist expertise and will remain responsible for coordinating and delivering all contracted services and outputs. DPI will retain overall responsibility for program leadership, producer-facing delivery and relationships with project partners.

DPI requires a consistent approach that enables extension providers to support producers to identify priority farm business challenges, assess digital readiness, evaluate suitable technologies and return on investment, develop staged adoption plans, and implement and integrate technology into existing production systems. The program must support productivity, profitability and resilience outcomes, with a primary focus on red meat enterprises and application to relevant mixed-farming systems.

The supplier will translate the pilot’s findings, experience and available resources into an integrated package comprising the program framework, producer workbook, extension workflows, digital literacy learning materials, decision-support resources, facilitator training and implementation guidance. Existing pilot outputs must be assessed and retained, refined or adapted where appropriate, with additional development directed towards identified gaps.

The completed package must be tested with producers and extension personnel, refined through documented feedback, and handed over with editable resources and clear guidance. Practical training must equip DPI and partner extension providers to confidently deliver, maintain and adapt the program beyond the supplier’s engagement.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The Department of Primary Industries (DPI), in partnership with Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), is delivering FarmTechConnect (FTC), a structured extension and capability-building program to accelerate the adoption and effective integration of AgTech. The program addresses barriers including limited digital capability, uncertainty about return on investment, difficulties integrating technology into farm business systems, and insufficient support to translate data into practical management decisions.

The procured services will translate this foundation into an integrated program framework, extension workflows, producer and adviser resources, digital literacy learning materials, decision-support tools and implementation guidance. Testing with producers and extension personnel, practical facilitator training and documented refinement will ensure the completed package is suitable for ongoing DPI-led delivery and use by partner extension networks.

Supplier engagement services are required to supplement DPI’s capacity and bring together expertise in agricultural extension, program development, digital capability, farm business decision-making and practical validation. The procurement will strengthen DPI’s capacity to deliver FarmTechConnect consistently, reduce implementation risk and establish reusable resources and methods that support future program delivery and scaling.

Buyer: Department of Primary Industries

Buyer location: 275 George St, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP532255

Buyer's reference: DPI27042

Opens: Tuesday 03 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Monday 23 November 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Friday 20 November 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Monday 21 December 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Management Advisory Services; 1: Professional Services

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Brisbane; 2: Central West; 3: North West; 4: South West; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 2

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