Alternative Conditions of Quoting and Contract, such as hire Supplier’s agreements, software licences, etc., may be adopted where they are appropriate to the nature, complexity, value and risk of the Supplies. PO5.14 For procurement of Tier Three Supplies, Agencies will use the standard Conditions of Quoting and Contract in the Request for Quotation. PO5.15 For procurement of Tier Four and Tier Five Supplies, Agencies will use the standard Conditions of Tendering and Contract in the Request for Tender. All Agencies will use the standard tendering and contract Territory’s documents to ensure uniformity and consistency across all Government procurement activity. This consistency provides certainty to Respondents/Tenderers that Government procurement activity is, unless advised otherwise, conducted on the same basis and therefore minimises the cost of quoting/tendering and compliance. These provisions apply to Public and Select Quotation/Tender Processes. The standard Conditions of Quoting/Tendering: Provide general information on Quoting/Tendering. Establish the responsibilities of each party (including what a Respondent/Tenderer must do in order to submit a Quotation/Tender). Establish mutual acknowledgements (particularly in relation to lodging Quotations/Tenders). The standard Conditions of Contract on which the Supplies will be delivered/obtained form part of the Request for Quotation/Tender, and: Cover general contractual terms. Establish the responsibilities and undertakings by each party in performing the Contract. All Suppliers will comply with the Northern Territory Procurement Code. The Government may choose not to contract with a Supplier found to be in breach of the Northern Territory Procurement Code. PO5.16 Where an Agency determines that the standard Conditions of Quoting/Tendering or Contract are inappropriate or insufficient for a specific procurement activity, the Agency is to seek approval from the Agency responsible for Procurement Policy in relation to the use of alternative or additional clauses. The Agency responsible for Procurement Policy is responsible for all standard Conditions of Quoting/Tendering and Contract and will consult the Department of Justice, Contract and Procurement Services and Agencies in relation to amendments or changes to the standard Conditions of Quoting/Tendering and Contract, from time to time. The Agency responsible for Procurement Policy may consult the Department of Justice in relation to the use of alternative or additional clauses.
Alternative Conditions of Quoting and Contract, such as Supplier’s hire agreements, software licences, etc., may be adopted where they are appropriate to the nature, complexity, value and risk of the Supplies. PO5.14 For procurement of Tier Three Supplies, Agencies will use the standard Conditions of Quoting and Contract in the Request for Quotation. PO5.15 For procurement of Tier Four and Tier Five Supplies, Agencies will use the standard Conditions of Tendering and Contract in the Request for Tender. All Agencies will use the Territory’s standard tendering and contract documents to ensure uniformity and consistency across all Government procurement activity. This consistency provides certainty to Respondents/Tenderers that Government procurement activity is, unless advised otherwise, conducted on the same basis and therefore minimises the cost of quoting/tendering and compliance. These provisions apply to Public and Select Quotation/Tender Processes. The standard Conditions of Quoting/Tendering: Provide general information on Quoting/Tendering. Establish the responsibilities of each party (including what a Respondent/Tenderer must do in order to submit a Quotation/Tender). Establish mutual acknowledgements (particularly in relation to lodging Quotations/Tenders). The standard Conditions of Contract on which the Supplies will be delivered/obtained form part of the Request for Quotation/Tender, and: Cover general contractual terms. Establish the responsibilities and undertakings by each party in performing the Contract. All Suppliers will comply with the Northern Territory Procurement Code. The Government may choose not to contract with a Supplier found to be in breach of the Northern Territory Procurement Code. PO5.16 Where an Agency determines that the standard Conditions of Quoting/Tendering or Contract are inappropriate or insufficient for a specific procurement activity, the Agency is to seek approval from the Agency responsible for Procurement Policy in relation to the use of alternative or additional clauses. The Agency responsible for Procurement Policy is responsible for all standard Conditions of Quoting/Tendering and Contract and will consult the Department of Justice, Contract and Procurement Services and Agencies in relation to amendments or changes to the standard Conditions of Quoting/Tendering and Contract, from time to time. The Agency responsible for Procurement Policy may consult the Department of Justice in relation to the use of alternative or additional clauses.
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