Queensland’s nursery and horticulture sector is uniquely positioned to benefit from the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With the official Brisbane 2032 Procurement Portal now live, businesses can begin preparing for a wide range of supply opportunities connected to venue development and Games operations.

Where the Opportunities Will Come From

Brisbane 2032 procurement is being delivered through two primary organisations:

Games Infrastructure and Induction Coordination Authority (GIICA)

Responsible for major infrastructure and venue construction.
Likely opportunities include:

• Advanced trees and large-volume plant supply
• Shrubs, groundcovers, and specialty greenlife
• Landscaping materials and supporting products

Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee

Focused on operational and event-related needs.
Potential opportunities include:

• Decorative plants, trees, and floral elements
• Greenlife for ceremonies, hospitality areas, and media zones
• Short-term plant hire for activations and temporary venues

Why It Matters for Nurseries

Demand for greenlife is expected to increase steadily across Queensland as venues are upgraded, public spaces are enhanced, and Games environments are prepared. This presents opportunities to:

• Align production with forecast demand
• Build relationships with contractors and government project teams
• Showcase Queensland-grown stock on a global stage
• Participate in both large-scale supply and niche specialty areas

With procurement occurring over several years, early engagement is key.

What You Should Do Now

• Subscribe for updates from both GIICA and the Organising Committee.
• Register on the Queensland Government Supplier Portal, ensuring your business is listed under relevant horticulture and arboriculture categories.
• Review upcoming procurement categories so you can align stock planning and business capability.
• Prepare capability materials, including quality assurance, sustainability practices, and biosecurity procedures to streamline future tender responses.

Start exploring procurement opportunities here.