Government Tender Readiness Checker

An active Australian Business Number is the minimum requirement for government procurement.

Register on AusTender and your state portal at minimum. Each portal requires separate registration.

Panel membership gives access to below-threshold and closed procurement. Watch for panel establishment tenders.

Whether through portal alerts, RSS feeds, or a service like Australia Tender Alerts — consistent monitoring is essential.

A concise document summarising your business, experience, qualifications, and key personnel. Essential for most government bids.

Most tenders require $10–20M public liability. Professional indemnity is expected for consulting and IT. Get certificates ready to attach.

Government evaluators assess financial capacity. Have your last 2 years of financial statements and a bank reference letter ready.

A documented WHS policy is required for most contracts involving physical work. Formal systems like AS/NZS 4801 or ISO 45001 score higher.

Referees and case studies are the strongest evidence in tender responses. Document outcomes, not just activities.

Not always mandatory but increasingly weighted in evaluation. ISO 9001 (quality) is the most commonly requested.

Builder's licence, security licence, electrical licence, etc. — whatever your industry requires. Check state-specific requirements.

State prequalification schemes (e.g., NSW construction prequalification) open access to higher-value tenders.

Supply Nation certification or equivalent gives access to Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) opportunities worth billions annually.

Prior government experience is a strong evaluation factor. Start with smaller contracts to build your track record.

Demonstrating relevant experience at a comparable scale is typically the highest-weighted evaluation criterion.

Name the people who will deliver the work. Include their qualifications, years of experience, and relevant project history.

Debriefs improve win rates from ~12% to ~34% over time. Always request one — agencies are required to provide them on request.

A reusable template with your standard information, boilerplate sections, and formatting saves days on each bid.

A quality tender response for a $200K+ contract typically requires 20–40 hours of focused writing and review.

An independent reviewer catches compliance issues and improves clarity. Even one round of review significantly improves quality.