Government Affairs Tenders

The AEC is required to provide five (5) day payment terms where Peppol compliant e-invoicing capability exists or 20 calendar days for all other invoices. the aecs payment terms for all suppliers, including smes, accord with the australian governments supplier payontime or payinterest policy

The evaluation criteria include fitness for purpose, track record, experience and qualifications, understanding of requirements, pricing, and risk. the aec will determine which of the tenderers if any are likely to be able to provide the services to the aec at the best value for money overall

Tenders must be lodged electronically via AusTender before the closing time. late tenders will be excluded from consideration unless the tender is a late tender as a consequence of mishandling by the aec.

The AEC is required to provide five (5) day payment terms where Peppol compliant e-invoicing capability exists or 20 calendar days for all other invoices. the aecs payment terms for all suppliers, including smes, accord with the australian governments supplier payontime or payinterest policy

The tender will be assessed on a best value for money overall basis. the aec expects to identify service providers to deliver the services on a best value for money overall basis

Tenders must be lodged before the RFT closing time via AusTender. late tenders will be excluded from consideration unless the tender is a late tender as a consequence of mishandling by the aec

The closing time for tender lodgement is 5:00 PM AEST on 15 June 2026. The proposed contract term is approximately 6 months, from 6 July 2026 to 31 January 2027.

The contract will include clauses to give effect to the supplier pay on-time or pay interest policy. Details on invoicing arrangements for the Australian component and overseas posts are required.

Tenders will be assessed against evaluation criteria including technical capability and capacity (40%), proposed delivery approach and collaboration (30%), technical and managerial capacity (20%), and specified personnel/subcontractors (10%). Value for money will be determined by a comparative analysis of financial and non-financial costs and benefits, including risk assessment.

Tenderers must meet mandatory conditions for participation and minimum content and format requirements. They must demonstrate their organisation's experience, capacity to provide quality services, and financial viability. Specific personnel must have relevant qualifications and experience, with CVs and referee details required.

Presentations and/or site visits may be requested by the department during the evaluation process to seek further clarification of tenders.

The deadline for questions is 5:00 PM AEST on 8 June 2026. Tenderers should promptly notify the department of any discrepancies, errors, ambiguities, inconsistencies, or omissions found in the RFT.

Tenders may be excluded from evaluation if they fail to meet mandatory conditions, minimum content and format requirements, or if false or misleading claims are made. Engaging in collusive tendering, improper assistance, or having conflicts of interest can also lead to disqualification.

Tenders close on 18 June 2026 at 02:00 PM. ender closes at 18 june 2026 02:00 pm

Services are expected to commence from July 2026, with delivery required on an ongoing, as-needed basis for the duration of the contract.

The supplier will manage payment to the AFCs and invoice DFAT periodically as agreed.

Tenders will be assessed against criteria including demonstrated understanding of services, risk management, capability and capacity, adherence to legislation, and pricing. The department will determine best value for money.

Tenderers must demonstrate legal capacity, appropriate insurances (workers compensation and public liability), compliance with WHS obligations, and the capacity to provide personnel meeting DFAT security and operational requirements. They must not be subject to exclusion criteria under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

Presentations and/or site visits may be requested if required during the evaluation process.

Tenders may be excluded if they fail to meet mandatory conditions for participation, minimum content and format requirements, or if the tenderer has made false or misleading claims, engaged in collusive tendering, or has been convicted of a criminal offence.