About Brisbane 2032 Procurement

A: Brisbane 2032 procurement is different from most procurement programs because it involves a multi-year, multi-agency, multi-industry program of work – with international scrutiny and an immovable deadline.  

Unlike typical procurements that focus on a single project, supply opportunities for the Brisbane 2032 Games span venues, infrastructure, technology, logistics and event operations across Queensland. 

Each opportunity is a part of a larger program and may be subject to:   

• Heightened governance 

• Multi-agency coordination 

• Stronger commitment to local businesses and legacy for Brisbane/Queensland 

• Greater focus on innovation and sustainability 

• Intense competition. 

So, suppliers who position early, know their craft and competition, and can develop a compelling story to win will be best placed to secure contracts when procurement accelerates.  

A: Some useful information about the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can be found on the following websites:  

• Brisbane 2032 Procurement Overview  

• GIICA website  

• Brisbane 2032 Games   

• Delivering 2032 website   
   

Brisbane 2032 procurement opportunities are advertised on these official portals: 

• Brisbane 2032 Supplier Portal 

• QTenders  

• VendorPanel 

Consider registering for notifications from these portals now so you can assess every opportunity as soon as it’s released.  

A: The Brisbane 2032 procurement program involves multiple organisations and government agencies, each with different roles and responsibilities. This includes funding and governance bodies, organising and delivery agencies and supplier engagement/procurement platforms.

Understanding who is responsible for what is important when tracking opportunities and positioning early – but if you’ve found it all a bit confusing, you’re certainly not alone.

We’ve created a handy glossary below that breaks down who is who and how each organisation plays a specific role in relation to the Games.

A: Procurement opportunities are being released progressively between now and the commencement of the Games in 2032. Live opportunities are already attracting responses, with hundreds more expected to hit the market over this period. 

Work packages will be released in waves. Typically, EOIs will be released first to gain an understanding of market capacity and capability, with RFTs to follow. 

Early Games procurements focus on planning, professional services and advisory support, followed by major infrastructure delivery contracts and later operational and event services. 

Specific tender timelines will vary depending on the work package, market readiness and Brisbane 2032’s operational timelines.  

A: Yes. Brisbane 2032 presents significant procurement opportunities for SMEs across many industries.  

Games-related opportunities span professional services, specialist trades, technology, logistics, event services and operational support.  

In addition, larger contractors delivering venue and transport projects will need extensive supply chains to deliver.  This means smaller companies should be looking at both direct opportunities and those that present a chance to partner with or subcontract to larger or complementary contractors. 

A: Just like winning Olympic medals, winning tenders starts with preparatory work well before the competition begins. So, if you’re not seeing relevant opportunities just yet, you can use this window of time to get ahead of the game.  

Strengthen your pre-bid position by: 

• Understanding where your services sit within the broader procurement program  

• Analysing your competition and developing your solution and strategy 

• Developing collateral to have ready in your bid library (e.g. capability statement, CVs, case studies, management plans, policies, organisational charts) 

• Enhancing your internal bidding capability (such as through a public tender training course or specialised in-house workshop) 

• Building strategic partnerships. 

Remember, the Brisbane 2032 procurement program spans multiple years, and contract opportunities will be released regularly via the Brisbane 2032 Supplier Portal – so continue to keep an eye out. 

A: Whether you’re getting ready for upcoming Games tenders early or are already faced with a live bid and a tight deadline, BidWrite provides bid consulting and tender training support to clients across the full bidding lifecycle.

For suppliers bidding for Brisbane 2032 Games tenders, our consulting services can be categorised into four stages of support:

Position – supporting your early customer engagement, competitor analysis, and solution and strategy development.

Prepare – benchmarking and building capability through training, coaching and establishing bid process, and developing collateral.

Propose – implementing strategic win themes, end-to-end proposal management, persuasive writing and graphics support.

Pitch – developing and designing post-submission presentations, training and coaching delivery.