Select tendering involves the selection of a limited number of contractors who are invited to tender on a contract based primarily on a suitable match between their prequalification status and details and the contract requirements. Select tendering minimises the total cost of tendering to the industry while ensuring adequate competition by using a transparent, fair and equitable system. To achieve consistency across government in the application of the select tender process, select tender lists of contractors drawn from the PQC System are generally only prepared for contracts expected to exceed $250,000 where the assessed PQC (service risk rating) level is high (3 or 4). Such lists are prepared by the Department of Public Works without charge to departments in accordance with an auditable process defined in the Contractor PQC Tendering and Selection Process guideline and in consultation with the relevant agency.
For further information and preparation of select tender lists:
