BCNET members have access to over 97 active product and service agreements that help to minimize supply disruptions, advance environmentally sustainable products and lower direct and indirect costs. We undertake procurement tenders and suppliers that have been approved through an open procurement process. Our procurement opportunities are publicly advertised on B.C's provincial tendering sites and BCNET's solicitation process complies with the NewWest Trade Partnership Agreement (NWTPA) and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Supplier Questions & Answers
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Does a supplier need to register to get access to BCNET contract opportunities?
No, there is no process for registering for contract opportunities. All BCNET procurement opportunities are publicly advertised on the respective provincial tendering sites.
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How do I become an authorized or registered supplier?
BCNET posts all tenders on BC Bid. In order to be considered a supplier, you must be a successful proponent resulting from the tender process. We undertake public tenders that define one or more preferred suppliers.
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How do I become aware of or access tender opportunities?
BCNET tender opportunities are advertised on BC Bid. Interested providers will be redirected to the Bonfire portal https://bcnet.bonfirehub.ca/ to access the solicitation documents.
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How do I become a member?
BCNET membership is restricted to publicly funded post-secondary higher education institutions and research institutes in British Columbia. We do not open membership to the supplier or business community.
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Does BCNET comply with the various Trade Agreements?
Yes, our solicitation process complies with the NewWest Trade Partnership Agreement (NWTPA) and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
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I would like to know more about BCNET and how we can do business with BCNET?
Our primary goal is to provide collaborative value to our membership. If you feel your organization can assist BCNET in achieving this goal, please contact us at procurement@bc.net
CONTACT BCNET
For more information, contact procurement@bc.net.