How to buy

Who's eligible to buy

All NSW Government agencies are eligible

This means that all NSW Government agencies are eligible to use – and must use – this contract when buying security services.

Non-agency buyers may also be eligible

You don’t have to be a NSW Government agency to buy under NSW Government schemes, panels and contracts. But you do have to apply to become an eligible non-agency buyer.

When approved as an eligible buyer, you'll get an authorised buyer identification number (NSWBuy number). Use this number to buy through NSW Government contracts and schemes.

How to buy: step by step

1. Access the pricing and contract documents

• Complete an expression of interest to receive pricing and contract documents (commercial in confidence).
• Email NSW Public Works at wholeofgovernmentsecurity@pwa.nsw.gov.au

2. Engage contractors

• NSW Public Works provides contractor price rates for the provider panel.
• You may engage contractors using:
  • the schedule of rates for casual/short-term arrangements
  • inviting a number of suitable providers to quote via a request for quote (RFQ) process.

3. Complete a customer contract agreement form

• Complete a customer contract agreement form with the service provider.
• Within 10 business days of the services commencing, provide a copy to the contact person within the Asset and Facilities Management team at Public Works.