Procurement

NSW Government Procurement - Policy & Guidelines Paper

This Paper outlines a simplified Procurement Policy for NSW Government Agencies which includes a ten step online guide to the procurement process tailored to Construction, Goods & Services and Information Communications Technology. It also includes an Agency Accreditation Scheme for capital works procurement and a Gateway Review process for procurement of complex and innovative projects.

 NSW Government Code of Practice for Procurement

The Code sets the framework for establishing standards of behaviour expected from NSW Government agencies while requiring continuous improvement and best practice and details of specific practice requirements. The Code follows the Procurement Policy for NSW Government Agencies and includes the Gateway Review Process.  

 Procurement Methodology Guidelines for Construction

These Guidelines are designed to assist NSW Government Agencies seeking to procure construction works and to select suitable procurement methodology. It includes comparison on different delivery, contract and management systems including Managing contractor, Alliance and multiple contract systems.

NSW Government procurement system for construction (nswbuy)

This information paper outlines the services available from NSW Procurement which is designed to provide a structured approach to manage the constriction process. Attached to this is the 6 step process for the construction of buildings, engineering, maintenance, landscaping and demolition activities and Government Procurement Framework Notes regarding Construction Procurement and Consultants. Also included are Treasury Circulars regarding Procurement Policy Reform and Revised project size and risk thresholds for the submission of Business cases and Gateway reports.

NSW Government procurement system for construction  

Procurement eBook – Procurement Practice Guides

This publication describes the contents and uses of all Procurement Practice Guides including notes regarding what each guideline is applicable to, a synopsis, content and URL address. Some of the guides included in this development resource are as listed below. A full list is located in the Procurement eBook - Procurement Practice Guides; 

Avoiding delay

Assistance for project administrators and project managers involved with contract management to avoid causing unnecessary delays or completion of contracts.

Building project elements

This guide provides assistance for preparation of GC21 tender schedules and Progress Claim Worksheet. The guide provides a list of elements utilised generally in construction contracts including elements such as preliminaries, substructure, superstructure, finishes, services site and external works.

Contract options

The ‘when to use’, benefits and risks associated with single, multiple and construction management contracts including innovation.

Contracts used for construction projects

The ‘when to use’, benefits and risks associated with Documented Design, Design Development & Construct, Design & Construct, Guaranteed Maximum Price, Alliance and Privately Funded Projects.

Estimating contract times

Assistance with estimating appropriate contract times outlining the factors affecting construction contracts. Factors include weather, site conditions, industrial issues, state of the market and standard of the documents provided to and by the contractor.

Procurement by direct negotiation

The Guide outlines the considerations for direct negotiations, conflict of interest and the direct negotiation process including the requirements for Probity advisors and Auditors. It includes sample criteria for direct negotiation including weighted criteria.

Procurement method selection

Assistance with the selection of appropriate procurement methods for different construction contracts including the structure of in-house management, contracting arrangements, subcontract arrangements.

The Principal in a construction contract

Identifying the rights of the Principal, obligations and delegation of the Principal’s Powers.  

NSW Government – Procurement System for Construction

Standard Form Documents - Procurement method selection  

These forms are provided for construction contracts and consultancy services.

Form A General project data

Form C -Traditional contracts - Assessment of whether multiple contracts are required

Form D Traditional contracts – Selection of a contract type

Form E Procurement method recommendation 

Tendering Guidelines

These guidelines are designed to provide Agencies with a structured approach to planning and implementing tendering to complement those in NSW Government Code of Practice for procurement. The guidelines are in place to ensure Government achieves the best value for money. There is a significant amount of referencing to online guidelines from NSW Treasury and Government bodies to assist in completing tendering in accordance with Government requirements.  

Draft Capital Project Estimating (for construction)

These Guidelines are provided to assist agencies obtain best value for money from capital investments by providing a structured approach to developing construction estimates and budgets. This includes details on the different estimates required in different stages of a project including estimating risk analysis and standard reporting templates.