Building places for people - for suppliers
We work with leading construction and engineering companies to build places for people. Together, we deliver places that make a genuine difference to the people of Victoria.
We also work with small and medium sized businesses.
We engage industry companies following robust and transparent procurement processes.
Becoming a supplier to Development Victoria
We source suppliers in accordance with Victorian Government policy requirements.
Open tenders are advertised on the Victorian Government tenders website.
Selective Tenders for construction services and works are sourced from:
We purchase a wide range of other goods and services from whole of government State Purchase Contracts.
Periodically, we put in place panel arrangements for commonly used services. The opportunity to join one of these panels is advertised on the Victorian Government tenders website.
Work with us to build places for people
Register at the ICN Gateway with your areas of interest and capabilities. The ICN Gateway is an online database that allows suppliers to connect with lead contractors and other project firms.
Register with the Victorian Government tenders website. Tenders are advertised here. You should register as a user to set up email notifications for tender opportunities.
If you are a building construction business, apply for pre-qualification with the Construction Supplier Register.
If you are a civil construction business, apply for pre-qualification with the VicRoads Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers.
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Our procurement profile
We procure:
- construction works, such as residential, sports, arts and community buildings
- construction services, such as architects and engineers
- general goods and services, such as advisory services, legal services and information communication and technolog
Our procurement is a strategic, commercially focused and value-adding function.
Our projects span residential, public spaces and amenities, as well as large scale urban renewal precincts:
A summary of recent procurement activity and projects is also available in our Annual Reports.
Construction works and services
Our procurement of construction works and services aligns to the Ministerial Directions for Public Construction Procurement in Victoria.
Forward notices for tender opportunities
Forward notices for tender opportunities are published on the Victorian Government tenders website.
Planned procurement activities may be subject to change or cancellation. The information in Forward notices is provided for planning purposes and does not constitute a request for proposal.
Standard form construction contracts
In our construction contracting, we use standard form contracts:
- Development Victoria Design and Construct – modified form of AS4300-1995 (available for inspection on request)
- Development Victoria Construct-only – modified form of AS2124-1992 (available for inspection on request)
- Development Victoria Major consultancy agreement
- Development Victoria Minor consultancy agreement
General goods and services
Our procurement of goods and services aligns to the Victorian Government Purchasing Board policies.
Forward procurement activity plan
The forward procurement activity plan provides a high level summary of tender opportunities over the coming period.
The Opportunity | Special requirements | Estimated invitations to supply release date | Market approach |
| Legal Services – compulsory acquisition of land advice estimated over 2 year period allowing for VCAT proceedings and instructing experts and counsel (as required) | Registration in a relevant category on the Victorian Government Legal Services panel | November 2023 | In accordance with Victorian Government Legal Services Panel rules |
We update this plan periodically, or if any significant goods and services procurement will be undertaken.
All planned procurement activities are subject to change or cancellation. The information in this Procurement Activity Plan is provided for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal.
Procurement policies we follow
When we procure, we comply with these policies.
Social Procurement
The Victorian Government is committed to social procurement.
The Social Procurement Framework harnesses the government’s buying power to increase the value of goods, services and construction by delivering social and sustainable outcomes that benefit all Victorians.
Our priority social procurement objectives are:
- Opportunities for Victorian Aboriginal people
- Women’s equality and safety
- Environmentally sustainable outputs
For major construction works projects, the Building Equality Policy replaces the objective for Women’s equality and safety. This policy helps to create training and employment opportunities for women in the construction industry.
Local Jobs First
The Victorian Government is committed to putting local businesses and workers first.
The Local Jobs First Policy ensures government supports Victorian businesses and workers by mandating that small and medium-sized enterprises are given full and fair opportunity to compete for government contracts of all sizes and types.
It also mandates that a portion of total hours worked on larger construction projects must go to our future workforce. This helps to develop sustainable local industries, create new jobs, grow the economy and provide new opportunities for apprentices, trainees and cadets.
Modern Slavery Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the goods and services purchased through our supply and value chains and in connection with our property development and social and capital works projects are ethical and minimise or eradicate modern slavery risks.
Read our modern slavery policy.
Supplier Code of Conduct
The Victorian Government is committed to an ethical, sustainable and socially responsible procurement process. To ensure that suppliers maintain the same values as the Government, the Government has established a Supplier Code of Conduct.
Fair Jobs Code
The Victorian Fair Jobs Code allows the Victorian Government to use its purchasing power to put workers first. It does this by recognising suppliers who do the right thing by their employees.
From 1 December 2022, suppliers must hold a Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate to submit a tender offer for procurements of $3 million or more (exclusive of GST). To find out more, see Fair Jobs Code for suppliers and businesses.
Complaints management
We place a high level of importance on the way we conduct procurement processes and how we interact with the market.
If a person or supplier has an issue or concern about a procurement process, it is best to raise this first with the relevant Proposal Manager as appropriate.
Any complaint about any procurement process must be submitted in writing to the Chief Procurement Officer, Level 9, 8 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 in writing immediately upon the cause of the complaint arising or becoming known to the supplier. The written complaint must set out:
- the basis for the complaint (specifying the issues involved);
- how the subject of the complaint (and the specific issues) affects the person or organisation making the complaint;
- any relevant background information; and
- the outcome desired by the person or organisation making the complaint.
We will resolve complaints as quickly as possible and endeavour to:
- Acknowledge receipt of the complaint within five business days from the date the complaint was received
- Inform the complainant if an extension of time is needed to consider matters raised
- Provide the complainant with a report of findings or update (if an extension of time was required) within 20 business days from the date the complaint was received
Updated on 26 May 2023