Can a foreign company bid for New Zealand public contracts?

In most cases, foreign suppliers can bid. New Zealand government agencies are required by the Government Procurement Rules to treat suppliers fairly and not discriminate on the basis of ownership or location, and open competitive processes are normally accessible to overseas suppliers. New Zealand is also a party to trade agreements with government procurement chapters, such as the Government Procurement Agreement of the World Trade Organization, and various free trade agreements, which give suppliers from partner countries access to covered procurement above specified value thresholds. Some contracts involve security or other restrictions. You should register on GETS, check the tender conditions for any requirement to have a local presence or be registered in New Zealand and be aware of legal requirements, such as tax and employment law for delivery in New Zealand.