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How Queensland Businesses Can Supply Major Infrastructure Projects
Last checked: 10 November 2026. Project status, procurement routes, grant dates, plan status and program eligibility can change. Confirm current information with the responsible organisation before acting.
Queensland major-project supply chains use different purchasing routes. A business may sell directly to an agency, to a head contractor, through ICN Gateway or to local government. Identify the actual buyer before preparing a response.
Common supplier pathways
| Pathway | What it means | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Queensland Government procurement | An agency publishes a request and contracts with the successful supplier. | QTenders and the complete request documents. |
| Head-contractor supply chain | A principal contractor buys packages under its own systems and contract terms. | Project website, contractor supplier portal and approved package notices. |
| ICN project package | A project owner or contractor uses ICN Gateway for expressions of interest or capability matching. | ICN Gateway. |
| Local-government procurement | A council buys through its own portal, quotation process, panel or procurement provider. | The council’s official procurement and tenders page. |
Queensland supplier systems
Supplier Portal
Maintain business and payment information where the purchasing agency uses the Queensland Supplier Portal.
Forward Procurement Pipeline
Research planned procurement while recognising timing and scope can change.
Supplier resources
Review the Queensland Procurement Policy, Supplier Code of Conduct, QGAD and current guidance.
ICN Gateway
Keep an accurate capability profile and monitor relevant project packages.
Prepare the evidence
- Correct legal entity, ABN and authorised contact.
- Exact scope, geography, delivery capacity and exclusions.
- Comparable work with verifiable dates, scope and outcomes.
- Current licences, insurance, WHS, quality, environmental, cyber and privacy controls.
- Workforce, equipment, premises, critical suppliers and continuity arrangements.
- Financial capacity and working capital suitable for mobilisation and payment terms.
Practical sequence
- Confirm project and package status from an official source.
- Identify the buyer and registration channel.
- Read mandatory conditions before investing in a response.
- Decide whether to bid, partner or subcontract.
- Tailor the capability statement.
- Price delivery and contract risk, not only physical work.
- Submit questions and responses through authorised channels.