Selling to Council

Brisbane City Council generally purchases goods, services, and works via quotes and tenders. Use this page to find out about Council's Supplier Portal, tenders (including how to access and submit tenders), how to lodge a Better Brisbane Proposal and social enterprise opportunities.

Council has transitioned to a new supplier portal, SAP Ariba.

Email alerts

If you have already registered your business through SAP Ariba, you will be receiving email alerts on current tenders associated with your UNSPSC. If you are not a supplier to Council, register your interest by completing our Supplier self-registration request form.

For more information regarding your UNSPSC, download our UNSPSC user guide (Word – 208kb)

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tender opportunities

Council has partnered with SAP Ariba for all its procurement activities. SAP Ariba is a cloud-based procurement platform that connects buyers and suppliers. Council will use SAP Ariba to manage its procurement processes, including requests for tenders and expressions of interest through to contracts. To register your interest to become a supplier to Council, please complete our Supplier self-registration request form.

Current/upcoming tenders are listed online. To view tender details and submit responses you will need to register for the Supplier Portal. You can also view closed tenders and awarded contracts.

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Council delivers supplier forums throughout the year to provide businesses with opportunities to learn about various aspects of working with Council, such as navigating Council's procurement process, Better Brisbane Proposals and Buy Local initiative. 

Find out how Council makes its decisions when purchasing goods, services and works and how you can improve your chances of becoming a Council supplier.

Council is open to collaborating on proposals that will help make Brisbane better. 

Information about supplier portal, frequently asked questions.

Maximise your chances of successfully winning a tender and selling your products or services to Council. 

Information on how to register for the Supplier Portal and how to access documents and submit your response.

Understand the complete tender process. From tender preparation, advertising, evaluation, and selection, to managing a contract.

Follow the guidelines to help you prepare and submit your tender.

Council supports new and emerging social enterprises and community organisations and regularly invites them to tender for goods and services. 

More information

For further assistance phone Council's Business Hotline 133 BNE (133 263) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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