The role of the ICN
Agency
requirements
Other
services offered by the ICN to assist government buyers
How to contact
ICN
Relevant Treasurer's Instruction(s)
Treasurer's
Instructions 1106, 1107, 1109, 1119 and 1225
The role of
the ICN
The primary role of the Industry Capability
Network (ICN) is to assist buyers, both government and
non-government, to identify competitive local suppliers of goods
and services.
The ICN also offers suppliers a range of
services, including assisting with the preparation of tenders and
advising on opportunities for new or increased production. A full
list of services offered to suppliers is located at www.purchasing.tas.gov.au
> Winning Government Business > Finding Business > How to
Get Known.
The services offered by the ICN are both free
and confidential.
Agency requirements
The Treasurer's Instruction 1107 requires that Government
agencies must consult with the ICN for all proposed
purchases of goods and services valued at $100 000 or more in
order to identify local capability.
It is also suggested that, before
finalising the procurement documentation, ICN be consulted to
review the capabilities and skills required by prospective
suppliers to ensure that the requirement do not unnecessarily
preclude Tasmanian businesses from bidding.
In order to provide the ICN with sufficient
time to identify suitable local suppliers and review the
specification, agencies must communicate with the ICN in a timely
manner.
Note: The ICN will not
simply provide a list of local businesses that are classified in a
certain category. The ICN has a thorough knowledge of each
business's capabilities, capacity, and performance. Because
of this, the ICN will provide you with a list of suitable and
competitive local providers that are capable of meeting your exact
requirements.
Agencies should consider including a
clause in all tender documentation, memoranda of understanding
and agreements, encouraging suppliers to use the services of the
ICN. Appropriate wording is provided in Clause 20.1 of the Request
for Tender pro forma located on this website under Resources >
Forms.
Government agencies are also required to
contact the ICN at the project planning stage of all projects
valued over $2 million, to consider the need for an Industry
Participation Plan. For further information please refer to the Treasurer's
Instructions 1119 (goods and services) and 1225 (building and
construction/roads and bridges).
Other services offered by the
ICN to assist government buyers
The ICN can also assist government buyers
to:
-
identify suitable local businesses for purchases up to
$100 000, if agencies are experiencing difficulties;
-
source technical information for specifications;
-
facilitate partnerships between Government and Industry;
-
conduct pre-tender briefing sessions; and
-
debrief unsuccessful suppliers.
How to contact the
ICN
The ICN address and contact numbers are as
follows:
Industry Capability Network
PO Box 646
HOBART TAS 7001
Telephone: (03) 6233 5878
E-mail: info@icntas.org.au
Website: www.icntas.org.au
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