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Getting started

If you're ready to supply goods or services to the government, your next step is preparing your business.

Whether you want to quote on smaller jobs or tender for large contracts, follow these steps to get ready.

Get your business ready to supply

When quoting or tendering for government work, you might need:

  • a valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • relevant insurance (for example, public liability and workers compensation)
  • industry licences or accreditation, like Contractor Accreditation Limited (CAL) for construction projects
  • a clear description of your products or services
  • a short capability statement (recommended but not mandatory)
  • references or examples of past work (especially for larger tenders).

Be visible where we look

Government buyers don’t always need to advertise small quotations.

You can help your business stand out by registering with relevant industry networks, including:

This helps buyers find and engage your business.  You can also directly contact NT Government agencies to let them know about your business.

Register with Quotations and Tenders Online (QTOL)

If you plan to tender for government work, you must register with Quotations and Tenders Online (QTOL).

QTOL lets you:

  • get notifications of upcoming opportunities
  • download tender documents
  • submit your response online.

Find out more about QTOL.

Next step: Understanding how we buy

Make sure you understand our purchasing processes and what we look for when assessing suppliers before you start quoting, tendering or looking on our website to find opportunities.

Find out more to understand how we buy.

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