Approaching the market

Sets out the requirement to openly advertise, when and how that should be done, including requirements of the GETS listing.

Sets out the circumstances under which an agency may opt-out of applying some of the Rules to a procurement activity.

Sets out the circumstances under which a procurement may be exempt from the requirement to openly advertise.

States that an agency remains responsible and accountable if it uses third-party agents in their procurement.

States that an agency may only include essential pre-conditions for participation in a procurement process and sets out what an agency must and must not do when setting these pre-conditions.

Sets requirements on how to apply technical specifications in a way that doesn't create unnecessary obstacles for suppliers.

Requires agencies to allow suppliers sufficient time to respond to a Notice of Procurement and sets out the key factors to consider when calculating sufficient time.

Sets out the information requirements of a Notice of Procurement.

Sets out how an agency should consider and address new intellectual property in its Notice of Procurement.

Requires an agency to reply to suppliers' questions about a procurement and be fair to suppliers when doing so.

Sets out how an agency can make additional information available to suppliers participating in a procurement.

Requires agencies to notify suppliers of any changes to its procurement process or requirements.

Sets out when it is appropriate for an agency to establish a panel of suppliers and how they must do this.

Sets out when it’s appropriate for an agency to establish a pre-qualified suppliers list, how they operate it, and how they manage contract opportunities.

Sets out requirements agencies must comply with when running an e-auction.

Requires agencies to undertake due diligence appropriate to the value, complexity and risk of the procurement.

Sets out how an agency must manage national security risks in their procurement.