Applying for pre-qualification
Suitably qualified and experienced building and construction industry consultants and contractors may apply for pre-qualification with the Construction Supplier Register at any time.
The pre-qualification scheme does not replace the Building Practitioners Board registration scheme and does not apply to non-government work.
Information on this page
Submitting applications online
Applications for pre-qualification can made online at this website.
Before applying consultants and contractors should read the
Conditions of Pre-qualification,
Contractor assessment guidelines and the
Pre-qualification criteria. Acceptance of these conditions is a prerequisite to pre-qualification and by submitting an application, consultants and contractors agree to accept the conditions.
To begin making an application you will first need to complete a
self-assessment process. If successful you will then be provided with a link to submit your application.
Assessment of applications
Before being pre-qualified, applicants are assessed against a range of management, technical and financial pre-qualification criteria to ensure they meet the high standards required of Government suppliers. Pre-qualification is then
reviewed on a regular basis.
Firms applying for pre-qualification must demonstrate that they have the management capability, qualifications, expertise, experience, technical and financial capacity to successfully deliver government construction projects. Successful applicants may be placed in one or more pre-qualification categories.
The demolition contractor pre-qualification scheme applies to projects where the value of the demolition works is estimated to exceed $100,000. Victorian Government Departments may however elect to use the scheme to select demolition contractors for works at a lower value at their discretion.
Information needed to complete an application
To complete an application for pre-qualification you will need:
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Australian Company Number (ACN) (where applicable)
- details of current relevant insurance policies
- details of at least three current construction projects/commissions and three completed projects/commissions, including the names and contact details for independent referees.
Additional information to be provided by consultants:
- Details of Registered Building Practitioners (RBP). This is required for most but not all consultant categories.
- Details of Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) registration. This only applies to applications for architect pre-qualification. Details can be for a director or for the practice.
Additional information to be provided by contractors:
- Details of Registered Building Practitioners (RBP).
- Signed financial statements (balance sheet and profit and loss statements) for at least the last two full financial years. Contractors must also comply with the mandatory Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Relations management pre-qualification criteria that were introduced by the Victorian Government effective 1 February 2002.
Other methods of applying for pre-qualification
To obtain physical application forms please
contact us.