Tenders/Network Safeworking Services Panel

Network Safeworking Services Panel

Queensland Rail

Published: Nov 2, 2026

Updated: Nov 4, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the transport and logistics, information and communication technology and humanitarian aid sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Protection. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through QTenders Queensland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the transport and logistics sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Queensland Rail is seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers for the establishment of a Network Safeworking Services Panel to provide safeworking personnel across the Queensland Rail network. The new Panel is intended to replace the existing arrangement, which expires at the end of October 2027, with the new arrangement expected to commence following expiry of the existing Panel. Services may include Rail Corridor Protection Officers (RCPOs), Lookouts, Handsignallers, Protection Officers (POs), Protection Officers Plus (PO+) and Possession Protection Officers (PPOs). Suppliers must ensure personnel hold and maintain the applicable competencies, accreditations and requirements relevant to the services being performed. The information available through VendorPanel for QRP-26-22 is provided to assist suppliers in determining whether this opportunity is relevant to their organisation and does not constitute the complete Tender documentation. Interested suppliers must register their interest through VendorPanel. Ariba Sourcing is Queensland Rail's tendering system and is the only system through which Tender responses will be accepted. Responses must not be submitted through VendorPanel or physically. Please refer to the attached Ariba Guide for Suppliers for further information. All Tender communications and enquiries must be directed to the nominated Queensland Rail Contact Officer.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from QTenders Queensland and was originally published on November 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Queensland Rail

Queensland Rail has issued 74 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 30 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Governance & Public Administration, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via QTenders Queensland and VendorPanel Public Tenders. Most recent publication: November 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit QTenders Queensland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Queensland Rail in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Australia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.