AusTender

What is AusTender?

AusTender is the official online procurement portal for the Australian Commonwealth Government. Managed by the Department of Finance, it is the central platform where Commonwealth agencies publish tender opportunities, report contract awards, and provide public access to procurement information.

What is Published on AusTender?

AusTender provides access to:

• Open approaches to market — Open Tenders, RFTs, RFPs, RFQs, and EOIs from Commonwealth agencies
• Contract notices — details of all contracts awarded above the reporting threshold, including supplier name, value, and duration
• Standing offers — information about Standing Offer Arrangements and Panel Arrangements
• Multi-use lists — pre-qualified supplier lists that agencies can draw from
• Forward procurement plans — some agencies publish planned procurements to give the market advance notice

Who Uses AusTender?

AusTender serves two primary audiences:

• Suppliers who search for Commonwealth tender opportunities, download documents, and submit expressions of interest
• Government agencies who publish procurement notices and report contract awards as required by the Commonwealth Procurement Rules

What Agencies Publish on AusTender?

All Commonwealth agencies must use AusTender, including:

• Federal departments (Defence, Home Affairs, Health, Education, etc.)
• Statutory authorities and government business enterprises
• Parliamentary departments

Note that state and territory governments use their own portals such as QTenders and Buying for Victoria.

Tips for Tenderers

• Register on AusTender — create an account and set up keyword alerts to be notified of relevant opportunities.
• Check AusTender daily — new tenders are published continuously, and response windows can be tight.
• Review contract notices — studying awarded contracts helps you understand agency spending patterns and competitors.
• Use the advanced search — filter by category, agency, value range, and date to find the most relevant opportunities.