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We are an overseas company interested in bidding for contracts with New Zealand government agencies. Are there restrictions on foreign suppliers, or does New Zealand have to treat us equally under trade agreements?
I run a small services business and would like to supply to government agencies and councils, but I have no idea where these opportunities are advertised or what the process involves. Where should I start, and are there any special rules?
A competitor seems to have received inside information, what can I do? 1 answer
1 answerI suspect that a rival tenderer was given information about our pricing or the evaluation criteria before the closing date, because their bid seems to mirror ours closely. How do I raise this, and what protections exist against collusion?
Our bid was unsuccessful and we want to know why so that we can improve for future tenders. The agency says a debrief is available on request but we are unsure what to expect. What information should we get?
The agency changed the requirements after we submitted, is that allowed? 1 answer
1 answerWe were partway through a government tender when the agency issued an addendum that changed the scope and evaluation weightings. We had already invested heavily in our proposal. Can they do that, and what are our rights?
We were the successful tenderer but the agency has withdrawn the contract offer 1 answer
1 answerWe were told we won a tender and started preparing to deliver, but the agency now says it has cancelled the process and will not proceed. We have incurred costs. Do we have any claim? Nobody has given me a straight answer and I want to understand where I actually stand.
We submitted a tender for a government contract but were told our bid was non-compliant because one attachment was in the wrong format. We had the strongest technical proposal. Is it fair that we were excluded, and what can we do?
Can government agencies negotiate directly with a supplier without tendering? 1 answer
1 answerWe are a small technology firm, and a government agency approached us about building a system without a public process. Some competitors are complaining. When can an agency lawfully award a contract directly?
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