Horsham alternative proteins glasshouse complex and incubation hub

⁠⁠⁠The Opportunity

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions (DJPR) invites the Tenderer to submit a Tender for Design & Construct (D&C) Services for the Alternative Proteins Glasshouse Complex and Incubation Hub project at DJPR’s Agriculture Victoria (AgVic) site located at 110 Natimuk Rd Horsham, Victoria 3400.

Background

Agriculture Victoria Research (AVR), a branch of Agriculture Victoria is seeking a suitably qualified Construction Contractor(s) to provide Design and Construct Services for an alternative proteins glasshouse complex and/or incubation hub in Horsham for grains research.

The new modern alternative proteins glasshouses will include climate control for year-round operation, and other technological innovation and control to automate and expand plant growth outputs.

The Incubation Hub will include a collaboration space to accommodate commercial start-ups, attract and secure postgraduate students, and provide a product innovation centre and education facilities.

Horsham is a leading national research site delivering highly valued productivity and biosecurity research and innovation outcomes for the grains sector. In Victoria, the sector alone is valued at over $2.4 billion annually, including $1.7 billion export value (5-year average), underpinned by over 6,000 farm businesses who depend on research and innovation to remain productive and globally competitive. Horsham is AVR’s largest regional centre with over 100 science staff and students delivering research and innovation outcomes focusing on the wheat, pulse and canola industries. The site is home to key national infrastructure including the Australian Grains Genebank and Plant Phenomics Victoria. Horsham is located centrally within one of Australia’s main grains producing areas, with significant visitor numbers annually to the site to work with and