Procurement

Policy under the Partnership Agreement

The Northern Territory Government has approved a Standing Exemption for Public Tenders for procurement under the under the key objectives and outcomes of the Partnership Agreement.

To simplify procurement activities, a new process has been developed. The new process uses a single procedure regardless of contract value, outlined in the procurement process flowchart (pdf, 22.33KB).

To support this process, unique documentation is available:


Initially agencies will need to determine if the activity fits within the Partnership Agreement’s key objectives and outcomes.

In planning procurement activity, agencies are encouraged to liaise with CDU, via the Office of Research and Innovation to assist in:

  • Confirming CDU have the necessary expertise
  • Defining the scope of the activity
  • Defining the method of pricing
  • Determining an achievable timeframe for completion of the work
  • Negotiating a mutually acceptable timeframe
  • ALL procurement under the Partnership Agreement MUST be submitted through APRO.

The Partnership Secretariat can provide assistance with the process if required.


Key objectives

  1. Economic Development
  2. Social and Cultural Development
  3. Environmentally Sustainable Development

About the partnership

The Partnership Agreement provides for the economic and social development of the Northern Territory to be supported by a robust and resilient University working in partnership with government agencies and the wider community to contribute to education, research, policy development and program delivery.