Statutory Requirements
Section 55 Local Government Act 1993
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Part 7
What are the requirements for tendering?
Sections 55(1), 55(2) and 55(2A) Local Government Act 1993
When is Council not required to invite tenders?
Sections 55(3), 55(4), 55(5), 55(6) and 55(7) Local Government Act 1993
Prerequisite for Tendering
How to invite tenders?
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 166
Open Tender
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 167
Selective Tendering
Invitation to tender, following public advertisement for expressions of interest
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 168
Recognised contractors invited to tender
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 169
Tender documents
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 170
Shortened tender period
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 171
Extended tender period
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 172
Submission and Opening of Tenders
Submission of Tenders
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 173
Custody of Tenders after Receipt
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 174
Opening of Tenders
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 175
Variation of Tenders
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 176
Determination of Successful Tenderer
Consideration of Tenders
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 177
Acceptance of Tenders
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 178
Notification of acceptance of successful tender
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Clause 179
eTendering solution - Tenderlink
Council has entered into an agreement with e-tendering provider Tenderlink. Tenderlink hosts the following services and information on behalf of Council:
- the e-tendering system, and
- Council’s data (supplier details, tender advertisements, forum messages etc.)