Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water / NSW Koala Strategy - Population Genomics and Molecular Ecology of Koalas - SR3978439928

The NSW Koala Strategy aims to prevent koala extinction and double koala population numbers. A key component of the Strategy is advancing scientific knowledge of koala population distribution, trends, and dynamics. A multi-year, field-based research program called the Sentinel Population Program is being implemented to  gather information on how extrinsic and intrinsic factors influence koala population dynamics across NSW. This tender seeks genetic-related analytical and data services to provide an advanced understanding of NSW koala population genetics, molecular ecology and conservation genomics, which will be used to inform effective conservation decision-making and the development of effective koala management strategies.

The provider of this tender must have specialist scientific expertise to undertake DNA extraction, genomic sequencing, bioinformatic analyses, technical reporting of findings, and storage of data in a suitable open-source database. Through the delivery of these essential genetic-related analytical and data services, the Sentinel Program will achieve its aims of developing a multi-disciplinary understanding of koala population dynamics that improves the conservation and management of koala populations in NSW.

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Location: NSW

https://www.tenders.nsw.gov.au/

• The Procurement (Enforceable Procurement Provisions) Direction 2019 applies to this procurement

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June 2025