🇦🇺 Australia · Government procurement
How to find and win government tenders in Australia.
AusTender (tenders.gov.au) is the Australian Government's central procurement system, publishing open approach-to-market notices, awarded contracts, and supplier standing offers for all Commonwealth agencies. This guide walks you through registering, searching for opportunities, and submitting a compliant response.
Four steps to your first Australia government contract.
1
Register on AusTender
Create a supplier profile at tenders.gov.au. You will need an Australian Business Number (ABN) to register and receive notifications for opportunities that match your category.
2
Search for open opportunities
Use AusTender's search to filter by agency, category (UNSPSC codes), value range, and closing date. Notices range from open tenders to limited tenders and panel arrangements.
3
Submit a compliant bid
Download the Request for Tender documents, address all mandatory criteria, and lodge your response through the channel specified — often the AusTender online submission tool or an agency-specific portal — before the stated closing time.
4
Track awards and debrief
Awarded contracts above the relevant reporting threshold are published on AusTender. Request a debrief from the agency after an unsuccessful bid to improve future responses.
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Search Australia government tenders
AusTender consolidates procurement across hundreds of Commonwealth entities — departments, statutory agencies, and prescribed bodies — under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. Common categories include ICT, professional services, construction, and research. Many agencies also use standing offers (panels) that suppliers join once and draw-down orders against over time.
Australian and international suppliers can register on AusTender. Foreign suppliers without an ABN should check individual agency requirements, as some panels require an Australian business presence. No fee is charged to register or to access tender documents on AusTender.
With hundreds of notices active at any time across a broad agency landscape, tracking every relevant opportunity manually is time-consuming. Sell to State indexes AusTender, lets you search in plain English across all notice types, and emails you once a day when new tenders match your saved searches.
Frequently asked questions
What is AusTender?
AusTender is the Australian Government's central procurement website, operated by the Department of Finance. It publishes open approach-to-market notices, awarded contracts, and supplier details for Commonwealth agencies.
Who can bid on Australian government tenders?
Both Australian and international suppliers can bid. Many opportunities are open to any registered supplier, though some panels or security-sensitive contracts may require an Australian business presence or security clearance.
Is access to AusTender free?
Yes. Registering as a supplier and accessing all tender documents on AusTender is free of charge.
How do I get alerts for new Australian tenders via Sell to State?
Save a tender search on Sell to State — filter by keyword, agency, or category — and turn on its alert: once a day, we email you the number of new open and awarded tenders that match it. You can also save a search for specific buyers to see each new notice they publish.
What Australia procurement data does Sell to State cover?
Sell to State indexes Commonwealth tender notices and contract award records published on AusTender, with plain-English search and saved tender searches with a daily email alert.
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