Procurement System for Construction

Introduction

Welcome to the new Procurement System for Construction.

The NSW Government Procurement System for Construction is an online solution that provides a structured approach to procurement. The system assist Government agencies to effectively and efficiently manage procurement processes for Construction, by following NSW Treasury’s six step program.

Maintained by NSW Procurement, this solution can help agencies achieve the most successful outcome for their project and provides the necessary guidance and support to help minimise risks and cost overruns.

Who Can Use the System?

Under the Agency Accreditation Scheme requirements, external experts must use the System. The assistance offered by NSW Procurement extends to advice on appropriate procurement and contracting strategies, tendering and preparation of tender documents, selection of consultants and contractors, contract administration and on avoiding disputes.

The NSW Government Procurement System for Construction is designed for use by NSW Government agencies that are not accredited as capable of procuring the capital works under the Agency Accreditation Scheme for Construction Projects announced via the NSW Treasury Circular TC 04/07.

The Department of Services, Technology and Administration maintains the NSW Government Procurement System for Construction to support NSW Government agencies in managing construction procurement. It assists agencies and their advisers to apply an appropriate level of discipline to the procurement process and provides a consistent basis for managing the interface between Government and the private sector, with a fair allocation of contracting risks.

The Procurement System for Construction provides support for:

• Selection of appropriate procurement and contracting strategies, and nomination of an appropriate Principal in the contracts;
• Preparation of tender documents and contracts based on standard forms;
• Selection of contractors and consultants with proven performance records;
• Effective management of contracts, including clause commentaries, sample letters and checklists;
• Maintenance of an effective performance management system through monitoring and reporting; and
• Resolution of contractual claims and disputes.

Guidance material is provided to assist in managing construction contracts entered into under the Procurement System for Construction. This material does not change the legal rights or duties of the parties under a contract. See Disclaimer.
 

Procurement Phases and Process Steps

In addition to the NSW Treasury six-step procurement process for Construction, the following links provide access to templates, guidelines and tools for the various process step involved with procurement planning and delivery for capital works.

Procurement Planning:

• Service Demand Identification
• Service Delivery Options
• Justification of Proposed Option
• Project Definition

Download the Procurement Planning PDF

Procurement Delivery:

• Procurement Strategy
• Specification
• Service Provider Selection
• Implementation
• Post Implementation (including Operation and Evaluation steps)