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.

Current Tenders

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

08 8930 0631

procurement@darwin.nt.gov.au

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

Exempt Procurement