Conflict of interest test

An advisor with a specific and limited brief is ordinarily permitted to accept a new engagement to act for bidders or potential bidders on the same or a similar project where they:

•  do not have access to commercial or other information of interest that could benefit other parties;

•  cannot materially influence the outcome; and

•  can meet obligations to government without compromising their duty to other parties.

In this case, no conflict of interest exists.