The following list of proposed projects is provided for planning purposes only. It does not represent a solicitation or constitute a request for proposal, nor is it a commitment to procure any described services. The scale, scope, and timeline of any proposed project may change and is subject to formal approval by the Australian and partner Governments. Please email supplier.engagement@dfat.gov.au if you have any questions.
All major DFAT development procurements, and our Annual Procurement Plan, are advertised on AusTender. The Annual Procurement Plan includes DFAT’s development and non-development procurements.
AusConnect advertises subcontracting and employment opportunities on DFAT development contracts.
Our business notifications page provides other development updates and opportunities.
As at 6 February 2026
In the market
DFAT-1075: Laos-Australia Agriculture Resilience Initiative
The request for expressions of interest was released on AusTender and closes on 10 February 2026.
Further information is available on the AusTender page.
DFAT-1079: Australia Awards Philippines
The request for tender was released on AusTender and closes on 19 March 2026.
Further information is available on the AusTender page.
In Collaboration
DFAT-1045: South Asia Regional Infrastructure and Connectivity (SARIC) Phase 2
The request for expressions of interest closed on 6 February 2026 and responses are being evaluated.
Further information is available on the Business Notifications page.
DFAT-1057: Vanuatu-Australia Education and Skills Partnership Program
The request for expressions of interest closed on 20 January 2026 and responses are being evaluated.
DFAT-1058: Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (Phase 2) Program
The shortlisted organisations and their points of contact for this procurement are (in alphabetical order): Abt Associates (Scott.McGill@abtglobal.com); Cowater International (alex.zdravkovic@cowater.com) and RTI International (sbuksas@rti.org)
DFAT anticipates releasing the request for tender to shortlisted organisations in the first quarter of 2026.
DFAT-1062: Timor Leste Partnership for Private Sector Development
The request for expressions of interest closed on 2 February 2026 and responses are being evaluated.
Further information is available on the Business Notifications page.
DFAT-1081: Kiribati Implement Pathways to Employment Readiness for Maiuraoim (PERforM)
The request for expressions of interest closed on 27 January 2026 and responses are being evaluated.
Further information is available on the Business Notifications page.
Closed
DFAT-1012: Cambodia Climate Resilience Program
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1023: Cyber Capacity Building Program
The request for tender to shortlisted organisations closed on 1 April 2025 and responses are being evaluated.
DFAT-1030: Promoting Growth, Resilience, Economic Stability and Sustainability in the Philippines (PROGRESS-PH)
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1046: Pacific Regional Economic Services (PRES+)
The request for tender to shortlisted organisations closed on 21 January 2026 and responses are being evaluated.
DFAT-1049: Kiribati Climate Resilient Rural Communities (CRRD)
The request for tender closed on 16 December 2025 and responses are being evaluated.
DFAT-1050: DEV+ Panel
The request for tender closed on 27 November 2025 and responses are being evaluated.
DFAT-1051A: Indonesia Economic Governance Investment
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1051B: Indonesia Economic Governance Investment
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1052: Indonesia Infrastructure and Climate Finance Investment
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1053: Asia Partnerships for Infrastructure
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1056: Papua New Guinea Secondary Education Program
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1059: Philippines Procurement, Administrative and Logistics Management Support Services Program (PALMMS)
The request for tender closed on 19 December 2025 and responses are being evaluated.
DFAT-1060: Governance for Growth Support Unit (Vanuatu)
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1061: Australia Pacific Leaders Program
The request for tender closed on 16 December 2025 and responses are being evaluated.
DFAT-1072: Australia Awards Myanmar
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1073: Australia Awards Cambodia
The request for tender closed on 15 December 2025 and responses are being evaluated.
DFAT-1080: Basic Education Independent Strategic Advisory Team
Evaluation has concluded. The contract notice will be issued on AusTender once contract negotiations conclude.
DFAT-1084: Strategic Evaluation of the Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Infrastructure (KIAT)
The request for tender closed on 27 January 2026 and responses are being evaluated.
Planned
DFAT-1039: PNG Economic and Social Infrastructure Program (ESIP 2)
DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process to be advertised on AusTender in the first quarter of 2026.
Further information is available on the Business Notifications page
DFAT-1067: Pacific Sport for Development
DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process to be advertised on AusTender in the first quarter of 2026.
Further information is available on the Business Notifications page.
DFAT-1077: Pacific Women Lead Enabling Services (PWLES)
DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process to be advertised on AusTender in the first quarter of 2026.
Further information is available on the Business Notifications page.
DFAT-1078: Vanuatu Australia Health Partnership
DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process to be advertised on AusTender in the first quarter of 2026.
DFAT-1082: Laos Australia Institute Phase IV
DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process to be advertised on AusTender in the first quarter of 2026.
Further information is available on the Business Notifications page.
DFAT-1085: Humanitarian Deployable Power Restoration Capability
DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a one-step procurement process to be advertised on AusTender in the first quarter of 2026.
DFAT-1086: Governance Helpdesk
DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process to be advertised on AusTender in the first quarter of 2026.
DFAT-1087: Pacific Security College Phase 2
DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process to be advertised on AusTender in the first quarter of 2026.
Further information is available on the Business Notifications page