ICN recognises the importance of supporting local industry and local jobs. If your business or project is importing equipment, goods or services from overseas, ICN can assist your company find suitable and competitive Australian suppliers.
ICN matches the needs of buyers with the capabilities regional businesses including products and services.
ICN’s knowledge of industry capability across regional Victoria is significant and covers all areas of business including manufacturing, professional services, construction and mining. ICN’s regional team provides:
Procurement consultancy
Capability Evaluation
Identification of in-country technologies
Identification of overseas technologies
Investigation of technology transfer opportunities
Capacity Evaluation
Development of procurement processes and documentation that encourage involvement of local industry
Development of industry forums to promote community engagement
Enhanced Project Bi-Law Scheme (EPBS) and Tariff Concession Investigations
Services for Suppliers
ICN’s services throughout regional Victoria facilitate business development resulting in growth and employment. ICN can assist regional companies develop their business in order to take part in major projects. To achieve these objectives ICN:
Facilitates partnerships allowing businesses to combine their skills and equipment in order to competitively tender for major projects
Facilitates the involvement of regional businesses in opportunities nationally and internationally
Matches the capabilities of regional suppliers with needs of major buyers
Provides links to Government programs that aim to help develop businesses
Major Projects
ICN facilitates local industry participation in major government-funded projects through the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP). ICN is involved with a number of government and privately funded major projects across regional Victoria, including:
The Victorian Desalination Project
Northern Victoria Irrigation Renewal Project (NVIRP)
