4.3.4.  Reimbursement of Bid Costs

While processes outlined in the NSW Guidelines endeavour to minimise the bid costs for the private sector, Government will not normally reimburse bidding costs.

In certain circumstances, consideration may be given to the full or partial reimbursement of bidders' reasonable bidding costs. Any reimbursement will be based on the quality and quantity of information supplied by the proponent(s). Where reimbursement is paid, the agency will retain the proprietary rights to the bidding material. Any reimbursement will be at the sole discretion of the NSW Government with Cabinet approval, based on recommendations by NSW Treasury.