The Department of Commerce 2008–2010 Contractor Prequalification and Best Practice Accreditation Scheme for construction related works for contracts valued greater than $0.5M (prequalified contractors); greater than $2.5M (Best Practice accredited contractors) opens 1 October 2007 for suitable contractors.

The purpose of the Scheme is to provide an appropriate management system to enable the Department, Government Agencies and their expert procurement advisors to efficiently and effectively procure contractors in the specified categories to carry out construction contracts. The Scheme is designed provide value for money and drive the delivery of better project outcomes. The Scheme promotes initiatives and business practices by construction contractors that lead to a more competitive, innovative, productive and safe industry that is also socially and environmentally responsible.

Contractors that are prequalified under the Scheme will be eligible to receive opportunities to tender under the Department's selective tendering procedures. Contractors that are Best Practice accredited under the Scheme are on average, more likely to be provided with a significantly larger number of tendering opportunities than prequalified contractors. The more rigorous requirements for Best Practice accreditation has provided contractors with guidelines for continuous improvement which has led to many firms achieving improved business outcomes with Government as well as the Private Sector.

The following document outlines the Scheme requirements and provides application form and information to assist applicants to complete the form. 

Contractor Prequalification and Best Practice Accreditation Scheme 2008–2010  (for construction and related works)

(Microsoft Word file format, size: 3.3 Mb)

The Scheme expires on 31 December 2010.

Contact details

For further information please contact:

NSW Procurement Client Support Centre:

Telephone:  1800 NSW BUY (1800 679 289)

Email:         nswp_support@commerce.nsw.gov.au