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Find and compete for government contracts

Identify, express interest, review and respond to Alberta government procurement opportunities.

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Overview

The Government of Alberta provides fair, open and transparent contracting opportunities for businesses to supply goods, services and construction. Learn how to find Government of Alberta contracting opportunities and navigate the key steps in the procurement process.

Finding procurement opportunities

  • Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC)

    The Government of Alberta and public sector entities such as municipalities, school boards and health entities post purchasing opportunities on the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC), the Government of Alberta’s electronic tendering site. 

    Alberta’s official electronic tendering site is an easy-to-use tool that allows public sector buyers within Alberta to advertise opportunities for tender and suppliers to find opportunities to sell their products or services. Under-threshold procurements may follow different processes.

    The Find Opportunities and Notices page on the APC website serves as the main hub for suppliers to locate procurement postings that align with their business interests. 

    • Filter sets can be used to narrow down relevant procurement opportunities.
    • For more information, review the How to Filter guide on the APC Help Centre.

  • Contingent Resource Program

    Suppliers interested in participating in the Contingent Resource Program must access opportunities through SAP Fieldglass, the Government of Alberta’s supplier management system for contingent resources. 

    Learn more about this program 

Supplier registration 

In order to express interest in Government of Alberta procurement opportunities, it is recommended that suppliers register for a Supplier Account on APC. 

While registration is not required to view opportunities, registration enables suppliers to: 

  • download bid documents
  • bookmark postings for fast and easy future access
  • express interest in opportunities
  • save and apply custom filter sets to find relevant procurement opportunities
  • sign up for new posting notifications to receive updates on the latest procurement opportunities

Register for an APC supplier account

Expressing interest in an opportunity

Suppliers can show interest in an opportunity by:

  • clicking the “express interest” button on the posting page, or
  • downloading documents from the posting

Benefits of expressing interest:

  • your business is added to the Interested Suppliers List (visible to buyers and potential partners)
  • receive email notifications of updates to the opportunity, including new documents and addenda
  • update or remove an expression of interest in an opportunity at any time before the closing date.

See the steps to express interest

Bidding process

Suppliers are encouraged to continuously monitor the APC website for procurement opportunities. Each opportunity notice on APC provides contact information, so suppliers are able to connect directly with the buyer to discuss any questions.

  • Prepare a bid

    When preparing a bid, suppliers are encouraged to:

    • review the solicitation carefully and comply with all requirements
    • ensure they are authorized resellers/distributors, if applicable
    • include all costs, insurance and required certifications (for example, WCB coverage)
    • contact the buyer listed on the opportunity for clarifications before the closing date if you have any questions

  • Submit a bid

    • For your bid to be reviewed, all responses must be received on or before the closing date, time and location as stated within the solicitation document to be considered. 
    • Failure to meet these requirements will result in the automatic rejection of the bid.

  • Bid evaluation

    • Bid evaluation criteria and associated weightings are disclosed in the solicitation document.
    • It is important to pay close attention to all mandatory requirements within the solicitation, as failure to meet any mandatory requirement will result in an automatic disqualification of the bid.

  • Post submission

    • Following the bid evaluation process, successful suppliers will be awarded a contract or purchase agreement.
    • Results, including supplier name and award details, are published on APC.
    • Unsuccessful suppliers may request a debrief within 10 days of the award decision.

Contract agreements

Contracts are binding legal agreements between the Government of Alberta and the supplier.

Goods and services must be supplied as specified in the contract. Changes to any contract are invalid unless conducted in accordance with change or amendment processes outlined in the solicitation and contract.

Supplier enablement

1GX (One Government Experience)

1GX (One Government Experience) is a suite of business applications that make it easier to do business with government. Suppliers can use it to bid, receive orders, invoice and receive payment for opportunities listed on APC. 

For support, contact 1GX Supplier Help at: 

Phone: 780-643-0150 
Email: [email protected] 

Supplier resources

Resources such as Frequently-Asked-Questions (FAQ) and a Quick Reference Guide for Suppliers are available on the Supplier Support and Resources Page.

Support  

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)  

  • For inquiries related to the procurement of Information Technology (IT) Goods, contact: [email protected]
  • For inquiries related to the procurement of Non-IT Goods, contact Corporate Purchasing at [email protected]
  • For inquiries related to the procurement of services, contact the applicable procuring department. Find procurement offices in the Government of Alberta.  
  • For inquiries related to vendor engagement resources and information sessions, contact: [email protected] 
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