The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games present a once-in-a-generation opportunity for construction businesses across Queensland and beyond. With billions in upcoming infrastructure and development work, the time to position your business is now.

Here’s how to engage with the Q2032 procurement process and set yourself up for success.

Understanding the Brisbane 2032 tender process

The Queensland Government has released the Q2032 Procurement Strategy, designed to guide how goods and services will be sourced for Olympic-related works. At its core, the strategy follows the Queensland Procurement Policy, with a strong emphasis on supporting local suppliers and maximising the state's economic return.

Key first steps:

• Register on QTenders – Queensland Government’s procurement portal

• Review the Forward Procurement Pipeline – to see upcoming opportunities

• Understand the Buy Queensland approach – which gives preference to local, ethical and sustainable suppliers

If you’re not on QTenders, you’re not in the race. It’s essential to register early and regularly monitor upcoming opportunities.

How to get your business tender-ready

Winning Olympic work requires more than capability. Your business needs to align with government expectations on sustainability, ethics, and local impact. In short—you need to be “tender fit”.

Focus areas:

• Certifications and compliance documentation

• Proven delivery history

• Sustainability credentials

• Ethical supply chain practices

Support available:

• MyGamesPlan – a government-developed tool to help businesses assess their preparedness and identify areas for improvement

• Q2032 Small Business Procurement Advisor – offers personalised support for small and regional suppliers

If you’re unsure where to start, use these tools to benchmark your readiness.

What projects are coming?

The Brisbane 2032 Olympics will trigger a major wave of construction, both in metropolitan Brisbane and throughout regional Queensland. The government’s $89 billion capital program will fund venue development, athlete villages, transport infrastructure, utilities, and more.

Categories of upcoming opportunities:

• Civil construction

• Structural and architectural works

• Roads, bridges, rail, and public transport

• Energy, water, and waste infrastructure

• Temporary installations and event services

A significant portion of these projects will be delivered through Tier 1 contractors, who will in turn engage Tier 2 and 3 subcontractors. Even if you’re not bidding directly, there are still multiple ways to get involved down the supply chain.

Sustainability and ethical procurement requirements

The Brisbane 2032 Games aim to be climate positive, offsetting more than 100% of event-related emissions. That means sustainability is not a “nice-to-have”—it’s a minimum requirement.

Supplier expectations:

• Adhere to the Ethical Supplier Mandate and Code of Conduct

• Provide evidence of fair wages, safe working conditions, and anti-slavery policies

• Minimise environmental impact through operational practices and procurement

Participation in programs like ecoBiz can help you improve your environmental performance and make your tenders more competitive.

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