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Yes.  Click here

Government agencies will:

• answer your questions either individually or at pre-tender briefing sessions (note that any information provided to you will also be provided to your competitors to ensure that everyone is competing on a level playing field);
• provide feedback through a debriefing session if you were not successful; and
• investigate any complaints you may have with regard to purchasing procedures.

ICNTAS can assist you to form a consortium with other businesses that are capable of bidding for business that would otherwise be beyond your capacity.

For more information on this service, click here.

In addition, BIZTAS can be used by local businesses to search for other like businesses that may be interested in forming a consortia or participating in joint ventures for the purpose of applying for State Government tenders.

For more information on this free service, click here.

Contact the agency and seek clarification.

The Government is open to innovation and ideas but you should check first with the agency contact to determine whether an alternative suggestion would be considered.

You cannot.  There is no such thing as a preferred supplier.

Click here to find out how to get known with government buyers

See getting known for a number of useful ideas on how to market your company to government agencies.

Suppliers of goods and services should register with the Industry Capability Network Tasmania (ICNTAS).  ICNTAS provides buyers, from both the public and private sectors, with the names of local suppliers that can provide what they want.

See ICNTAS for further information.

In addition, local businesses can register with BIZTAS, a free service offered by the Tasmanian Government to help local businesses succeed and become known locally, nationally and internationally.  Government buyers regularly use BIZTAS to search for businesses that may be able to quote or tender for Government contracts.

See BIZTAS for further information.

No.  Click here to review which agencies are required to follow these purchasing guidelines.

Enhancing local opportunities is not the same as giving preference to local suppliers. In some cases, economies of scale may mean that larger interstate companies offer the best value for money.

A performance report is an objective and factual assessment of your capabilities and commitment to achieving the cost, time and quality requirements of the engagement.

A report is prepared upon the completion of projects, or when a contract is terminated due to unsatisfactory performance.

You will receive a copy of the report and are given the opportunity to comment on any adverse areas.

A report that records poor performance may result in your non-selection for further work. This report is relied upon by government agencies when making decisions concerning registration, pre qualification or supplier selection.

The Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) is responsible for all Road and Bridge registrations. 

Telephone (03) 6233 6074 for further information.

You should allow 6 weeks for processing an application.

Registration is for two years.

Building construction consultants and contractors will be advised in writing when your registration is due for renewal.

Renewal requests for road and/or bridge consultants and contractors are advertised in the newspaper.

Registering takes:

• Four to six weeks for a contractor; and
• Three to five weeks for a consultant.

Yes.  Performance reports are used to make decisions relating to your registration and selection as a consultant.

Within 30 days of receiving your classification, you must write to:

General Manager Roads and Public Transport
Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources
GPO Box 936
HOBART   Tas   7001

The review notification should be included, plus any additional information which you believe will enhance your application.

On receipt, the information is reviewed by the original assessors who will advise the General Manager Roads and Public Transport of any change to the original recommendation.

If no alteration is agreed, then all the information is forwarded to the review panel, which comprises:

• the Manager Roads Program, Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources; and
• two qualified independent persons.

You will be required to attend the review, and provide information to the panel.

Once the review panel has formed a recommendation, it is forwarded to the General Manager Roads and Public Transport for a decision.

You will be advised of the results of the assessment in writing.  Following assessment you may be assessed as being either:

• pre-qualified, and entered into the register for that category;
• pre-qualified, but in another category or financial range;
• pre-qualified, but with restrictions applied; or
• unsuitable for registration in that category.

If your requested rating is downgraded, you will be advised in which area a deficiency exists.  You have the right to appeal if you are dissatisfied with the classification granted.

Yes.  The Department of Treasury and Finance is committed to having an open and cooperative approach.  You will receive a copy of the report and be given the opportunity to comment on any negative findings before it is processed.

As a Building Construction consultant or contractor, you may appeal or seek a review of the assessment decision by writing to Treasury.

Registration Levels	Minimum PI Insurance
Up to $2 million	$1 million
$2 to $4 million	$2 million
$4 to $25 million	$3 million
Above $25 million	$5 million

You will be advised of the results of the assessment in writing.  Following assessment you may be assessed as being:

• pre-qualified, and entered into the register for that category;
• pre-qualified, but in another category or financial range;
• pre-qualified, but with restrictions applied; or
• unsuitable for registration in that category.

The Procurement and Property Branch within the Department of Treasury and Finance manages the building construction consultant and contractor pre?qualification schemes.

Contact:

The Principal Contracts Officer
Deeds Building
21 Murray Street
HOBART   TAS   7000

Ph: 03 62333673

No.  Pre-qualification is only an indicator that you are capable of performing work in certain categories and within certain financial limits.  It does not guarantee that you will be invited to undertake work.

For selling goods and services there is no registration process.

Building Construction registrations are managed by the Department of Treasury and Finance.  Click here to find out more on registering as a consultant or contractor.

Road and Bridge registrations are managed by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.   Click here to find out more on registering as a consultant or contractor.

"Open competition" means ensuring that the purchasing process is impartial, open to all offers, and encourages competitive offers.

Value for money means achieving the desired outcome at the best possible price.  This does not necessarily mean the cheapest price.  To review value for money criteria click here.

• Goods and Services - $10 000 or less
• Building and Construction -  $10 000 or less

• Goods and Services - more than $10 000 and less than $100 000
• Building Construction - between $10 000 and $100 000
• Roads and Bridges - between $10 000 and $250 000

No. There are no pre qualification requirements to provide goods and services.

Contact the agency and seek clarification, attend any available briefings, and talk to ICNTAS.

This page has been developed by the Department of Treasury and Finance.

Questions regarding its content or presentation may be directed to the purchasing@treasury.tas.gov.au or by post to
Procurement and Property Branch, Department of Treasury and Finance, GPO Box 147, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, Australia.
Telephone: 61-3-6233 3885, Facsimile 61-3-6233 3681

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