Local construction industry wants in on South Rd upgrade

South Australia’s construction industry is hoping for a substantial piece of the “staggering” amount of material procurement on offer for the final tunnelling stage of the North-South Corridor, amid calls for a broader rethink of how the State Government tenders to local companies.

State Procurement Board scrapped in Govt tenders overhaul

The State Government will abolish the State Procurement Board in favour of a new branch within Treasury, as part of what Treasurer Rob Lucas has described as historic reforms that would simplify tender processes and make it easier for local businesses to compete for government contracts.

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Improving Govt tender process could save SA business millions

The State Government could save South Australian businesses more than $20 million a year by improving its own tendering system for government contracts, a study has found.