To achieve greater transparency in procurement and to further engage with industry, City of Darwin is now disclosing details of all significant procurement on the YourDarwin platform. This will include details of all contractual arrangements executed by City of Darwin in the last three years, including reporting on local content.
Procurement
Procurement is the process of buying goods, services and works. This can include a range of things from roads, footpaths, recreational and community facilities, trees to heavy vehicles, office equipment, professional services and more.
City of Darwin applies innovative procurement principles to its procurement activities. The procurement principles are set out in City of Darwin's Procurement Policy, namely:
- Focus on the economic benefits to Darwin
- Support CoD's commitment to Climate Action
- Empower our community
- Engage with industry and drive innovation
- Ensure compliance and best practice
Current Open Tenders
City of Darwin's Tenderlink Portal provides details of current/upcoming tenders, lodgement details and notifications. You can also register to receive email notifications of tenders advertised by City of Darwin.
Tenders must be lodged electronically through the Tenderlink Portal and must be received prior to the prescribed closing time.
To view and download current tenders please visit our TenderLink portal.
City of Darwin applies transparency to all procurement activities, with the results of awarded tenders released on our website here:
Any tender enquiries should be directed to the Procurement Team
Any canvassing of Elected Members or staff in relation to this contract shall result in the tender being automatically disqualified. City of Darwin reserves the right to accept or reject any tender.
Procurement Reporting
City of Darwin provides details of the following in accordance with its requirements under the Local Government (General) Regulations:
- contract variations:
- where a tender was not required, however the total cost exceeds $100,000 or
- where a contract requiring a tender is varied by 10%.
- exempt procurement greater than $100,000.
This information is also contained in the monthly financial reports tabled at Council meetings.
Contract Variations
Name |
Supplies |
Original Cost 01/01/2018 – 31/12/2022 |
Total Cost 01/01/2018 – 30/06/2024 |
% Increase |
Applicable Exemption |
YMCA |
Pool Management Services |
$4,193,456 |
$5,028,296 |
19.9% |
General Instruction 1 |
Exempt Procurement
Date |
Vendor |
Supply |
Cost |
Applicable Exemption |
February 2023 |
Intuit |
VxRail Maintenance and Tech Refresh |
$255,310.92 |
Reg 38(1)(d) Renewal of Existing Licence |
February 2023 |
Veolia Environmental Services |
Supply of fuel for Benevap machine |
$102,703.03 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
February 2023 |
Veolia Environmental Services |
Supply of fuel for Benevap machine |
$241,013.35 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
January 2023 |
DCA Cities Holdings Pty Ltd |
Paystay On Street Transaction Fees |
$184,182.04 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
December 2022 |
InfoTrust |
InfoTrust Service Order |
$120,697.50 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
December 2022 |
Katherine Tree Maintenance |
Tyre Shredding |
$201,251.45 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
December 2022 |
Intuit |
VxRail Maintenance and Tech Refresh |
$255,310.92 |
Reg 38(1)(d) Renewal of Existing Licence |
December 2022 |
Veolia Environmental Services |
Supply of fuel for Benevap machine |
$256,650.89 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
December 2022 |
Veolia Environmental Services |
Supply of fuel for Benevap machine |
$137,842.93 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
November 2022 |
Schreder Australia Pty Ltd |
Manufacture and delivery of Shuffle Smart Poles |
$694,100 |
Reg 38(1)(k) Major operational inconvenience |
November 2022 |
Veolia Environmental Services |
Supply of fuel for Benevap machine |
$101,969.58 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
November 2022 |
Rhipe Australia Pty Ltd |
Enterprise Agreement renewal for Microsoft software |
$933,975.29 |
Reg 38(1)(d) Renewal of Existing Licence |
October 2022 |
Veolia Environmental Services |
Fuel for Benevap machine |
$169,630.47 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
October 2022 |
Telstra Corporation Limited |
Relocation works |
$204,897.69 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
September 2022 |
Telstra Network Integrity Services |
Relocation works |
$204,897.69 |
Reg 38(1)(h) Only one supplier |
August 2022 |
Civica |
Licence, support and maintenance for 23 FY |
$131,105.53 |
Reg 38(1)(d) Renewal of existing licence |
June 2022 |
Department of Infrastructure and Planning |
Purchase of Assets |
$5,500,000 |
Reg 39(1)(a) Purchase from NTG |
April 2022 |
Department of Infrastructure and Planning |
Pedestrian Signals |
$136,363.65 |
Reg 39(1)(a) Purchase from NTG |
Current Expressions-of-interest (EOI)
City of Darwin's EOI provides you with information on upcoming opportunities and allow you to express your interest in being part of them.
- All EOIs must be submitted electronically through the EOI portal unless advised
- EOIs must be received before the prescribed closing time for each opportunity
- Your submission should include all the necessary documentation and information requested in the EOI.
Current Expression of Interest
Ex-Karama Childcare Centre Site Expression of interest EOI
Council Owned Parklet Expression of interest (EOI)
Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Expression of interest (EOI)