The processes outlined in the NSW PPP Guidelines endeavour to minimise the bid costs for the private sector.
Government will not normally reimburse bid costs.
In exceptional circumstances, consideration may be given to the full or partial reimbursement of bidders' reasonable bid costs. Any reimbursement will be based on the quality and quantity of materials (including designs, reports etc.) supplied by the proponent(s). Where reimbursement is paid, the Responsible Agency will retain the proprietary rights to the materials supplied (including, intellectual property rights and rights to use the material for any future purpose).
Any reimbursement will be at the sole discretion of the NSW Government with Cabinet approval, based on recommendations by NSW Treasury and the Responsible Agency, in consultation with expert advisers where appropriate or necessary.