Licence and Commercialisation of peanut varieties

Overview The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), jointly with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries (DPI), is seeking applications from a suitably qualified organisation to licence and commercialise five Australian peanut varieties for commercialisation in Australia. About The varieties are outputs of the Australian Peanut Breeding Program, which has delivered locally adapted peanut genetics for Australian production systems. Following the Peanut Company of Australia Pty Ltd's departure from the peanut industry, GRDC and the DPI are seeking a commercial partner to ensure the continued availability and effective commercialisation of these five varieties for Australian growers. Scope The licence is to the Plant Breeder's Rights in the following varieties, for commercialisation in Australia. Proposals must not include or contemplate germplasm licensing for breeding or any other purpose, and must not request GRDC or QDPI investment. The scope includes: Licensing and commercialisation of Arachis hypogaea - D281-p40-236A – Kairi (released variety) Licensing and commercialisation of Arachis hypogaea - D3404-17-p148-12 – Alloway (released variety) Licensing and commercialisation of Arachis hypogaea – P135-76 – Ellesmere (to be released) Licensing and commercialisation of Arachis hypogaea - P85-p112-151 – Walkamin (released variety) Licensing and commercialisation of Arachis hypogaea - P153-48 – Cruickshank (to be released) Producing, maintaining, marketing and distributing high-quality seed of the licensed varieties Maintaining varietal identity and genetic purity Operating an appropriate pure seed system Managing seed quality and traceability Maintaining adequate seed stocks Providing growers with reliable access to seed, varietal information and technical support Commercial-scale production, processing, storage and distribution of peanut seed Maintenance of varietal identity, genetic purity, seed quality and traceability Reliable and equitable access to seed across Australian peanut production regions Maintenance of adequate seed stocks and continuity of supply Grower engagement, varietal selection advice and technical support Appropriate stewardship of Plant Breeder's Rights-protected varieties Market development and adoption of the licensed varieties Seed pricing, royalty collection and compliance Provision of market intelligence and direct feedback from growers and industry Maximising the value delivered to Australian peanut growers Contract Terms and Conditions Offers will remain open for acceptance by the GRDC for a period of 6 months after the Closing Time Instructions to Tenderers Submit your Tender response by email to Tenders@grdc.com.au with "AGRT-2026-017 Application" in the subject line. Enquiries Make all requests for further information or clarification in relation to this procurement in writing (email) prior to 26 November 2026. Attention: Tenders Organisation: Grains Research and Development Corporation Email: tenders@grdc.com.au Subject line: "AGRT-2026-017 Questions" GRDC will publish all requests and responses to requests on the GRDC website under Questions and Answers at the bottom of this webpage.