How Government Buys

Goods

Goods up to $2,500 are purchased directly by departments on a standard SAP Purchase Order,  or a Purchasing Card. See P-Card and Departmental Purchasing Coordinators List for further information and who to contact.

Goods over $2,500 are purchased by Procurement Services Branch (PSB) and individual departments across government.  See list of PSB contacts with commodity responsibilities, for further information and who to contact.

Services

Procurement Services Branch buys a wide range of services, but the majority of contracts for services are handled directly by the individual departments.  A list of Government departments can be found at  www.gov.mb.ca/departments, or contact the Purchasing Coordinator in each department.

Construction

Construction related contracts are handled by selective departments and advertised on MERX when the value is greater than $100,000.

Information Technology

Computer hardware and software is purchased by individual departments across government as well as the ICT Services Manitoba.

Electronic Tendering

All Manitoba tenders over Trade Agreement thresholds are advertised and/or distributed by an electronic tendering services called MERX.  This is a nation wide system operated by Mediagrif, a Montreal based company.  Contact MERX or search for tender opportunities at http://www.merx.com or phone 1-877-875-0765.

Tendering Thresholds

Manitoba will electronically tender goods valued at more than $2,500 and services greater than $100,000.

Tender Terms and Conditions

Standard terms and conditions of Request for Quotation (RFQ) are posted on the MERX electronic tendering service.

Buyers

Goods and services acquired across government are purchased by departmental and/or corporate buyers who purchase goods and services on behalf of client departments.   For additional information on these buying groups or individuals, please see Government Buyers.