Libs set to pick woman to replace Bishop in Curtin

Five women are up for preselection to replace Julie Bishop in the WA seat of Curtin - Celia Hammond, Erin Watson-Lynn and Anna Dartnell the main contenders.

A meeting will be held in Perth to pick Julie Bishop's replacement in the WA seat of Curtin. (AAP)

The Liberal Party is set to pick a candidate to replace former foreign minister Julie Bishop in Curtin, its safest seat in Western Australia.

A meeting will be held in Perth on Sunday to preselect a candidate to fill the seat held by Ms Bishop for two decades.

There are three main contenders among the five candidates: former University of Notre Dame vice chancellor Celia Hammond, foreign affairs specialist Erin Watson-Lynn and resources executive Anna Dartnell.

The other two candidates are Karen Caddy and Andres Timmermanis.

Ms Dartnell is tipped to win the vote, The Sunday Times reports, citing informed sources.

Ms Bishop announced her retirement from politics on February 24, saying she would step down at the federal election.