Portail d'approvisionnement – Gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian businesses registered to operate in the Northwest Territories - Sole proprietors with valid business registration - Corporations (private and public) - Partnerships operating in the NWT - Indigenous-owned enterprises - Non-profit organizations (where applicable to specific RFPs) - Businesses must comply with NWT procurement policies and federal contracting requirements - Vendors must not be on suspension or debarment lists ### 💰 Funding Details - Not a traditional grant – This is a procurement portal providing access to government contracts and purchasing opportunities - Variable contract values – Funding amounts depend on individual tender opportunities posted - No matching requirements – Businesses bid competitively; successful vendors receive full contract value - Payment structure – Invoicing and payment terms follow government contracting standards (typically 30 days net) - Non-repayable – Once contracted, payments are compensation for goods/services delivered, not loans ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This portal facilitates contracts for: - Goods supply – Equipment, materials, office supplies, fuel, vehicles - Professional services – Consulting, engineering, accounting, legal services - Construction & infrastructure – Building, renovation, maintenance projects - Technology services – IT support, software licenses, telecommunications - Transportation & logistics – Freight, warehousing, delivery services - Staffing & labor – Temporary workers, skilled trades contracting - Training & development – Course delivery, program administration - Specific eligible expenses determined by individual tender requirements ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Registration required – Vendors must register on the NWT Procurement Portal to access opportunities - Bid submission – Strict adherence to RFP deadlines and submission requirements - Eligibility verification – Business must meet security clearance and insurance requirements where specified - Performance bonding – Large contracts may require performance bonds or letters of credit - Contract compliance – Vendors