Procurement Process for Tier Three Activity Statement of Intent This Procurement Direction details the procurement process to be used for Tier Three procurement activity (estimated value of $100 000 but less than $500 000). Main Features Section 11 of the Procurement Act requires Accountable Officers and employees of Agencies to comply with the Procurement Directions. Tier Three Procurement Activity This Direction identifies the steps to be followed for Tier Three procurement activity. The steps are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all procurement requirements. Agency procurement procedures are to ensure that at least the elements summarised in this Direction are covered and put into practice when procuring Tier Three Supplies. Irrespective of the simplified format for Tier Three procurement activity, the focus for each procurement activity still needs to be on achieving Best Value for Money, recognition of local capability to deliver the Supplies, and equitable treatment of Respondents submitting competitive Quotations. The steps outlined under the of Procurement are not heading “Summary Processes” intended to be an exhaustive list of all issues to be considered or addressed in the Tier Three procurement activity. Key Elements of the Procurement Process No procurement action shall commence prior to obtaining an approved Requisition in accordance with Procurement Regulation 3. Agency procurement planning will be undertaken as part of the procurement process. Agencies are mandated to use the Agency Purchase Requisitions Online system for recording Tier Three procurement activity. Public Quotations are the preferred method of procurement for Tier Three Supplies. Select Quotations may be sought following approval by the Accountable Officer to seek Select Quotations. Contract and Procurement Services will advertise and issue all Tier Three procurement activity via the Quotations and Tenders Online system. Government’s Contract and Procurement Services will close all Tier Three procurement activity. All Respondents must be advised in writing of the outcome of a Tier Three procurement activity.
Procurement Process for Tier Three Activity Statement of Intent This Procurement Direction details the procurement process to be used for Tier Three procurement activity (estimated value of $100 000 but less than $500 000). Main Features Section 11 of the Procurement Act requires Accountable Officers and employees of Agencies to comply with the Procurement Directions. Tier Three Procurement Activity This Direction identifies the steps to be followed for Tier Three procurement activity. The steps are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all procurement requirements. Agency procurement procedures are to ensure that at least the elements summarised in this Direction are covered and put into practice when procuring Tier Three Supplies. Irrespective of the simplified format for Tier Three procurement activity, the focus for each procurement activity still needs to be on achieving Best Value for Money, recognition of local capability to deliver the Supplies, and equitable treatment of Respondents submitting competitive Quotations. The steps outlined under the heading “Summary of Procurement Processes” are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all issues to be considered or addressed in the Tier Three procurement activity. Key Elements of the Procurement Process No procurement action shall commence prior to obtaining an approved Requisition in accordance with Procurement Regulation 3. Agency procurement planning will be undertaken as part of the procurement process. Agencies are mandated to use the Agency Purchase Requisitions Online system for recording Tier Three procurement activity. Public Quotations are the preferred method of procurement for Tier Three Supplies. Select Quotations may be sought following approval by the Accountable Officer to seek Select Quotations. Contract and Procurement Services will advertise and issue all Tier Three procurement activity via the Government’s Quotations and Tenders Online system. Contract and Procurement Services will close all Tier Three procurement activity. All Respondents must be advised in writing of the outcome of a Tier Three procurement activity.
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