Getting Started
If you think you need to take an activity to tender, there's some general information Procurement Services need to get started. Please refer to the Tendering Policy.
Basic information
- Who you are
- Which department you work in
Requirements and specifications
- Prepare a list of generic specifications and requirements for the goods and/or services. Do not favour any particular supplier with your specifications.
- Any relevant background information including quotes and correspondence with vendors.
Supplier engagement
- Do you have a current relationship with the supplier/s? What is the extent of it?
- Have you been supplied with any verbal or written quotations?
Funding
- How much funding is available and what are the funding sources?
- Have you considered the whole of life cost?
- Are there any consumable items associated with the main purchase?
- Is there a requirement for ongoing maintenance?
- Is there a requirement for an extended warranty?
Facilities requirements (if any)
- Do you have a lab/facility for the equipment already?
- Is the facility big enough to house the machine/equipment
- Are there any minor/major works required from Campus Infrastructure Services? For example, does a wall need to be knocked down? Do you need a new power source/supply installed?
Contact us
Once you have gathered this information contact us to arrange a consultation.