Consider the following before you complete and submit your application:
1. The preferred option is for quotes to be obtained in Australian Dollars to avoid shortfalls in funding upon award. If obtaining a quotation in foreign currency becomes unavoidable, note the following:
- Provide the conversion rate used at the time the application was submitted.
- Contingency plans should be developed to pay for any shortfalls arising from resulting fluctuations in currency at the time of purchase.
2. You should follow these procurement process steps as part of your application:
- Plan your equipment requirements
- Assess the suppliers available on the market
- Obtain quotes from the suppliers available on the market using the requirements
- Compare the quotes (both technical and commercial) and select the preferred supplier
You can engage with University Procurement Services (olga.ell@unimelb.edu.au) to help with the negotiation
of competitive pricing or any guidance through the procurement process..
3. Ensure that a copy of the co-investment approval form is sent to your Faculty Research Office.
4. Complete all compulsory fields
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