Tier 3 – Procurement over $10,000 to $50,000

Pursuant to Procurement Direction PR3

Steps

1. The Procuring Agency identifies the procurement requirement.
   
   
2. The Procuring Agency undertakes market research, including consultation with the Northern Territory Industry Capability Network to identify potential suppliers where it is unsure of the capability of suppliers within the Northern Territory.
   
   
3. The Procuring Agency obtains a minimum of 3 quotations, which must be submitted in writing through a Request for Quotation process.
   
   
4. The Procuring Agency evaluates, accepts or rejects the quotation(s).
   
   
5. Where a quotation is accepted, a purchase order will be issued by the Procuring Agency.
   
   
6. The supplier provides the goods and submits a tax-compliant invoice.
   
   
7. Unsuccessful tenderers will be notified in writing of the outcome.  Unsuccessful tenderers are entitled to a debriefing by the Procuring Agency on request.
   
   
8. Details of the successful quotation will be published in the Northern Territory Government Gazette.

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