Tasmanian Government purchasing is conducted by encouraging fair and open competition between suppliers, with the objective of achieving best value for money.

Open procurement opportunities are generally used for goods and services purchases valued at $250 000 and over and building and construction or roads and bridges works procurements valued at $ 500 000 and over. These opportunities are published on the Tenders website.

Invitations to quote are generally used for goods and services purchases up to $250 000 and building and construction or roads and bridges works procurements up to $500 000. There is no requirement for these opportunities to be published.

In some other circumstances agencies are able to direct select, or not advertise tenders, when specific circumstances are met. Therefore, it is important to make sure government buyers are aware of your business.

If you have made yourself known to an agency and requested the opportunity to bid or expressed an interest in future opportunities, you will have maximised your opportunity to be involved in future procurement processes. The key to marketing your business is to target those agencies that use your goods, services or products and to make sure that they know your capabilities and are confident in your performance.

To get known you should refer to the Who Buys What​ section of this website to:

• identify which agencies use your goods and services; and

• make personal contact with the relevant buyers at those agencies.
  

Never assume that, as a local business, buyers know who you are and what you sell - be sure to reach out to relevant buyers so that they are aware of what you can provide. Make sure the information you provide is concise and relevant. Useful information for the buyer includes your company profile, testimonials and contact details.

Here are some general tips:

• maintain regular contact with buyers

• become familiar with each agency's usual purchasing procedures

• build a reputation for quality, service and innovation

• add value to the purchasing process

• build a reputation for providing value for money

• pitch competitively every time

• if appropriate, register under the Department of Treasury and Finance Prequalification Scheme as a building and construction consultant/contractor or under the National Prequalification System for Civil (Road and Bridge) Construction  as a roads and b ridges contractor.