Tenders are written offers to supply a specified good or service.

Tendering is used by:

• government departments and agencies
• private sector businesses

Tender processes and documentation can vary depending on the level of complexity or risk involved in supplying the goods or services.

Western Australian State Government tenders

All WA State Government departments and agencies must advertise tenders over a certain threshold on the Tenders WA web portal. You can register on this site and receive notifications of advertised tenders relevant to your business or industry. Information on the process of tendering for agency contracts can be found at the Department of Finance Government procurement website.

The Department of Finance has a guide to supplying to government which outlines Government procurement policies, information on the tendering process and tips on how to submit a response. Free seminars to help you get started are available for metropolitan businesses through the Department of Finance.

Western Australian Local Government tenders

Local Government tenders are usually advertised in The West Australian newspaper every Wednesday and Saturday.

The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has a Preferred Supplier program for businesses that want to supply to local governments.

You can also register at no charge to receive notifications of WALGA calls for tender within nominated category areas on Tenderlink.

Federal Government tenders

A current list of Australian federal government tenders is available from AusTender.

You can download their Guide to Selling to the Australian Government for more information.