The Supplier Access to Major Projects (SAMP) program saves companies time and money. It provides funds for networks and specialist consultants to work with project developers to identify supply opportunities for capable and competitive Australian companies. SAMP seeks to increase opportunities for Australian industry, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in major projects and increase access to global supply markets for major projects. The Industry Capability Network Limited (ICNL) administers SAMP on behalf of the Australian Government.
Since its inception in 1997 SAMP has provided more than $8.9 million to facilitate opportunities for Australian companies to participate in more than 100 major projects. ICNL estimates that under SAMP, Australian companies have won contracts worth more than $1.9 billion for work that could have gone to overseas competitors.
Further information, including program guidelines and application forms, is available from the ICNL website (www.icn.org.au) or your State/Territory ICN office.