Where to find tender opportunities in New Zealand: the main procurement portals.
You can’t bid for a contract you never see. Most New Zealand public-sector opportunities are advertised in just three places and knowing them is the first step to winning work.
GETS: central government.
The Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) is where central government agencies advertise their contracts. Under the Government Procurement Rules, agencies must openly advertise goods, services and refurbishment work worth $100,000 or more, and new construction worth $9 million or more. GETS also lists future procurement opportunities, so you can start preparing before a tender opens. The Rules are published by New Zealand Government Procurement, led by MBIE.
LG Tenders: local government.
Most councils publish their requests for tender, expressions of interest and requests for proposals through LG Tenders, powered by TenderLink. Anyone can browse open notices, but you need to register as a supplier to download documents or submit a bid. Some councils also advertise on GETS, so check both.
NZTA: roading and state highway work.
For physical works, NZTA only considers tenders from contractors who already hold a current prequalification certificate. Apply well before the work you want is advertised.
Register on all three, and set up email alerts, before the next opportunity appears rather than the week it closes.
If you’d like help deciding which opportunities are worth pursuing, get in touch.
