Government Purchasing publications New Zealand's government purchasing policy is based on the commercial principle of best value for money through competition, including full and fair opportunity for domestic suppliers. The policy does not include domestic preference or discrimination against foreign suppliers, however. Responsibility for purchasing procedure and decisions is devolved to the individual departments or agencies. The Budget was announced on 24 May 2001.
Many government agencies advertise calls for tender on their own internet websites.
However, information about many tender opportunities within the New Zealand and Australian governments can be found at the New Zealand Industrial Supplies Office Website. The Ministry's Sustainable Development and Innovation Branch has compiled a Frequently Asked Questions page with answers to common questions about industry and regional development issues. The Border, Industry Policy Group within the Competition and Enterprise Branch is responsible for Government purchasing policy. The Industrial Supplies Office , now within Industry NZ , facilitates contact between Government purchases and New Zealand suppliers and maintains a database of New Zealand suppliers.