Bidding for the Brisbane Games

A: Like many complex projects, procurement for the Brisbane Games involves a multi-year, multi-agency, multi-industry program of work. Supply opportunities span venues, infrastructure, technology, logistics and event operations across Queensland.

However, with heightened international scrutiny, an immovable deadline and intense supply competition, procurement for the Brisbane Games is characterised by:

• Heightened levels of governance
• Multi-agency coordination
• Stronger commitment to local businesses and legacy for Brisbane/Queensland
• Greater focus on innovation and sustainability
• Intense competition.

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   
   

Details about specific supply 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: As a whole, the 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.

Check out our handy glossary below which explains who’s who and what role each organisation plays in the overall procurement program.

A: It’s happening now. Real opportunities are already being published and are attracting responses, with hundreds more opportunities expected to hit the market before the event commences. 

Work packages will typically be released in ‘waves’. EOIs will be published first to gain an understanding of market capacity and capability, followed by RFTs. 

The focus of early procurements is on planning, professional services and advisory support, followed by major infrastructure delivery contracts and later, operational and event services. 

Specific tender timelines will vary by work package, market readiness, operational requirements and delivery lead times.

A: Yes. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic presents significant supply opportunities for SMEs across many industries.  Given the breadth and scale of the event, direct opportunities span professional services, specialist trades, technology, logistics, event services and operational support. In addition, larger contractors delivering venue and transport projects will need to create, and rely on, extensive supply chains. 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: Many companies simply react when tender opportunities hit the market. However, that’s not how perennially successful suppliers operate. They understand that winning tenders starts with preparatory work beginning well before the opportunities reach the public domain. So, if you’re not seeing relevant opportunities yet, use this window of time to get ahead of the game.

Strengthen your pre-bid position by:

• Understanding where your services locate within the broader procurement program
• Analysing your competition, using this to inform your solution development and bidding strategy
• Developing supporting collateral early, so it’s sitting in your bid library and ready for use when needed. (e.g. capability statement, CVs, case studies, management plans, policies, organisational charts)
• Enhancing your bidding capability, through public tender training course or specialised in-house workshops
• Targeting and building strategic partnerships

The procurement program for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games spans multiple years, with contract opportunities released regularly. Ensure you are registered into, and continue to monitor the various procurement platforms involved.

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

Our consulting services are categorised into four support stages:

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

Prepare – developing submission collateral, process benchmarking and capability training.

Propose – bid strategy development, end-to-end proposal management, persuasive writing and graphics support.

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