Council Tenders

Council tenders are advertised on the  Somerset Regional Council  and VendorPanel websites.  Additional advertisements may also appear in the Courier Mail and other publications such as Somerset Sentinel and The Lockyer and Somerset Independent as needed.

All tenders are conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act of Queensland and any subsequent amendments.

For more information about tenders for goods and services, contact the Council's Senior Procurement Officer at (07) 5424 4000 or email mail@somerset.qld.gov.au. You can also access our Procurement Policy (PDF).

Purchasing with Council

What is VendorPanel?

VendorPanel is a procurement portal used by many councils to conduct public tenders and to source quotations. It features various supplier lists (panels), to streamline the procurement process for Council officers.
 

Registering with VendorPanel

To register and set up a VendorPanel supplier profile please use the link below. The link will take you to the VendorPanel Marketplace where you can search and select your supply categories. Then register as a supplier and request an invitation. You will receive a ‘get started’ email from the VendorPanel system.

Register for Marketplace
 

Open Tenders

All of Council’s Open Tenders are advertised on the Council website and on VendorPanel using the below link. They may also be advertised in various publications:

View Open Tenders

Tender 1390 - Toogoolawah Swimming Pool Upgrade - Stage 1 - Closing 19th December 2024

Tender 1391 - Lester Kropp Bridge Construction - Closing 13th December 2024

Please follow the instructions outlined in the tender documents when submitting your tenders. Remember to check regularly for tender addendums or additional information.
 

Council purchasing using VendorPanel

Council uses three types of Vendorpanel purchasing lists:

• Internal: Suppliers registered to do business with Somerset Regional Council for goods and services through quotations and tenders. These lists are managed by Council and suppliers must be invited to join. An example of this would be the Hire of Wet Plant. 
   
• External: These are panels created and managed by Local Buy Pty Ltd with prequalified suppliers. Suppliers must be evaluated and register with the Local Buy network to be considered for these lists.  The Local Government Association of Queensland, LGAQ, administers Local Buy.
   
• Marketplace: These panels are organised by VendorPanel, and may include suppliers that do not fit into internal or external panels. Council staff can select a product category and receive a list of suppliers to request quotes from. Council prioritises local businesses for required products and services.

Local Supplier Register

Somerset Regional Council maintains a register of local suppliers interested in quoting for specific goods and services. A "local supplier" is defined as a supplier with a permanent workplace within the Somerset Regional Council boundaries. To request inclusion in the Local Suppliers Register, please submit your request here.