The procurement process

Step 1. Opportunity prepared

Government identifies a need and plans the purchase in line with the procurement framework. This includes internal planning, market research, approvals and documentation.

Step 2. Opportunity released

A quote or tender is published on the Quotations and Tenders Online (QTOL) website.

You can view and download documents once they are released.

Step 3. Supplier responds

You prepare your response in line with the schedule and requirements.

Make sure to:

• follow the procurement principles
• address the assessment criteria
• price all applicable items
• include any required supporting documents.

Your submission must be lodged by the closing time listed in the opportunity.

Read more about how to prepare your response.

Step 4. Reponses assessed

Government evaluates all responses against the published criteria and weightings, which include:

• the Value for Territory principle
• risk, capability and value.

Assessment time depends on the size and complexity of the purchase.

You will be notified if your offer is successful or not. Notifications are sent to the email address in your submission.

Step 5. Contract awarded

The successful supplier is formally notified and awarded the contract.

Unsuccessful suppliers will also be advised. You are encouraged to request feedback to help improve future submissions.

Learn more about how your response is assessed and what happens next.

Step 6. Service/contract delivery

As the supplier, you must deliver the goods or services in line with your contract.

The NT Government will:

• monitor performance
• manage the contract
• request reports or updates where needed.

You may have specific obligations during contract delivery.

Read more about managing your contract.

Step 7. Review and close

Once delivery is complete, the contract is reviewed and closed.

Feedback from the contract may help shape future government opportunities.