Pre-qualification Scheme: Motor Vehicles

## NSW Government Motor Vehicle Pre-qualification Scheme (SCM0653) This is a **Whole of Government Pre-qualification Scheme** managed by **NSW Procurement** for the supply of **Motor Vehicles**, including passenger cars, SUVs, and light/heavy commercial vehicles. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Scheme Start Date:** 01-Apr-2023 12:00 AM * **Scheme End Date:** 31-Mar-2028 11:59 PM * **Last Updated/Open Date:** 14-Nov-2025 (Note: Scheme appears open for ongoing intake until March 2028). ### 🎯 Scope and Requirements Applicants must be **Manufacturers or sole importers/distributors** and can apply at any time to become an approved provider. Pre-qualification is sought across numerous specific vehicle categories, including: * **Passenger Vehicles:** Micro, Light, Small, Medium, Large, Upper Large, People Mover. * **SUVs:** Small, Medium, Large, Upper Large. * **Commercial Vehicles:** PU/CC (4x2 and 4x4), Vans (up to 2,500kg GVM and over 2,501kg GVM). * **Heavy Commercial:** Light Duty Trucks, Medium Duty Trucks, Heavy Duty Trucks, and Buses (8-19 seaters and 20+ seaters). ### ✅ Mandatory Compliance Criteria Vehicles must meet stringent requirements, including: * Compliance with current **Australian Design Rules (ADRs)** and registration in NSW. * Meeting safety standards, specifically **5 Star ANCAP rating** (Clause 40). * Adherence to maximum emission limits (Clause 41). * A **5-year warranty** (transferrable; for BEVs, applies only to the high voltage battery and powertrain). * Vehicles must be below the Luxury Car Tax threshold and feature automatic transmission (for passenger vehicles). ### 📑 Application Deliverables Prospective providers must complete an online application, upload required documents (including **Motor Vehicle Pricing Templates** for relevant categories), and provide certificates for **Broadform Public and Products Liability Insurance** ($10M/$20M aggregate) and **Workers’ Compensation Insurance**. Applicants must also submit a **Modern Slavery Statement** demonstrating due diligence. **Keywords:** Motor Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, Trucks, Buses, Pre-qualification, NSW Government, Fleet Supply, ADR Compliance, ANCAP Rating, SCM0653.