As per section 3.57 of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act), a local government is required to invite tenders before it enters into a contract of a prescribed kind under which another person is to supply goods or services.
In accordance with the Local Government (Functions & General) Regulations 1996 (the Regulations), tenders are to be publicly invited if the goods or services in question is, or is expected to be, more than $250,000. The exception to this is when the value is less than that value, if there is an emergency, or as otherwise stated in the legislation.
Tenders (purchases greater than $250,000)
All tenders, pre-qualified supplier panels and expressions of interest are advertised on the Shire's Tenderlink page (linked above). Registration is simple and cost free. Tenders are also publicly advertised in various locations, ranging from our social media platforms and newspapers to emailed newsletters and posters on noticeboards around the area.
Requests for Quotation (purchases less than $250,000)
A Request for Quotation (RFQ) is usually to be directed to the Shire directly, with instructions available for each Request as appropriate.