How to apply for a Tender or Expression of Interest
To apply for a Council Tender, you must complete the following steps:
- find and review the tender documentation on Tenderlink
- register as a supplier on Tenderlink to receive email notifications of new tenders
- read the tender document carefully and familiarise yourself with the conditions of tendering, the conditions of contract and all specifications or requirements, especially clauses dealing with delivery and price variations
- ensure you can provide/meet the requirements of the Tender
- if you’re unsure about a proposed contract, either discuss it with the contact nominated in the tender advertisement or have the tender reviewed by your legal representative
- apply for an Australian Business Number (ABN) - you must have an ABN to be eligible to apply for a Tender
- complete all forms - make sure you have filled out all the necessary fields from the document, answered each of the criteria and supplied the required number of copies of your submission
- lodge your forms by the closing date/time via Tenderlink. They may also be placed in the tender box located at Customer Service, Ground floor, 200 Miller Street, North Sydney, no later than the closing time on the closing date. The tender box is accessible to the public between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Please note, the questions in the tender are carefully designed to ensure the very best provider is selected for each project. If your tender is accepted, the information in your tender forms part of the contract. Failure to answer all mandatory fields can result in your tender being marked as non-conforming.