Tendering and the purchasing process

Procurement Services works with all groups across the University on any purchases that require a tender.

The University's Purchasing Policy applies to the acquisition of all goods and services, either purchased or leased, from external suppliers and covers all University activities including foundations, centres, associations and institutes not separately incorporated. It sets out different requirements for quotations or tenders, depending on the value of the goods and/or services you are purchasing.

For purchases of tendering value, please refer to the University's Tendering Procedures.

 Value  Process  Administrative Department
 $10,000 and below  Quotations optional *  Unit with purchasing need
 $10,001 to $49,999  2 written quotations required
 Unit with purchasing need
 $50,000 to $199,999  3 written quotations required
 Unit with purchasing need
 $200,000 and above  Tendering is required
 Procurement Services

* We would encourage Corporate Card use for Travel and Entertainment purposes only.
! The figures quoted above are GST inclusive

We can help you get the best results by getting involved in the process early. If you are planning on making a purchase over $200,000 please visit Getting started.