Question:
Good afternoon,

We've noted that for the Brisbane Stadium Principal Architect EOI the PDF, in the downloadable documents, the "GIICA Authority Venues Program - Brisbane Stadium Principal Architect EOI Final.pdf" is correct however the three Microsoft Word documents refer to the Nation Aquatic Centre?

Can you confirm on your end?

Answered on 10/Sep/2025 02:18 PM:


Thank you for bringing this to our attention, the documents have been updated.

Question:
In Annexure A - Section 1A.10 Response to Evaluation Criteria - Demonstrated Team Capability and Capacity: Item (f) Ability to engage, or include within the proposed team, engineering design capability and capacity; and. Please confirm if the EOI response shall include Architectural appointment of a full engineering team, as opposed to assignment by Contractor under the ECI process.

Answered on 11/Sep/2025 10:30 AM:


GIICA is seeking confirmation from Applicants that they have the ability to appoint an engineering team as part of the Principal Architect services to support design development prior to the commencement of the ECI process and confirmation of an ECI Contractor. If so, GIICA is seeking high level details of proposed engineering team as part of Applicant’s EOI response. This requirement will be further defined during the next stage of the procurement process.

Question:
We note in the Invitation form- Mandatory criteria section e) notes - (e) Compliance with or ability to comply with each of the warranties of compliance made under section Error! Reference source not found.;

can you please confirm under which section please. thanks

Answered on 11/Sep/2025 02:25 PM:


Mandatory criteria section e) notes - (e) Compliance with or ability to comply with each of the warranties of compliance made under section 2.2; and

Question:
1. Has a site boundary been confirmed for the stadium and pool sites? Is the stadium project likely to include all of Victoria Park, or will this be delivered by another project team?

2. Is the engineering team the only consultant team that should be included in the EOI? Is Landscape Architect also to be included?

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 11:56 AM:


a. At the time of issue of this clarification response specific site boundaries for both Brisbane Stadium and the National Aquatic Centre projects have not been finalised/confirmed. Further details regarding this are intended to be provided to shortlisted proponents that progress to the Invitation to Offer phase.

Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (DSDIP) is responsible for delivery of the Games infrastructure portfolio coordination (among other things). This includes the Master Planning of the Victoria Park Precinct.

Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) is responsible for delivery on behalf of Government of new and upgraded venues to be used during the 2032 Games. This includes Brisbane Stadium and the National Aquatic Centre. The primary scope for the Principal Architect/s as it relates to the projects is the venues themselves not the precinct, however it is expected there be a coordinated approach with the DSDIP led master plan process.


b. Applicants are expected to review the requirements of the EOI and Scope of Services (Attachment 1) and form the necessary team required to deliver the Principal Architect Scope of Services.

GIICA confirms that the Principal Architect is responsible for engaging, managing and delivering all the necessary sub-consulting, engineering and specialist services to deliver a design solution. For the purposes of the EOI, GIICA is seeking high level details of proposed sub-consulting teams as part of Applicant’s EOI response. This requirement will be further defined during the ITO stage of the procurement process

Question:
Dear GIICA team,

We would like to request clarification on two points in relation to our Expression of Interest submission:

1. Would it be acceptable to include a project case study demonstrating a highly desired capability where the work was originally developed at a third-party firm that will not form part of the applicant team, provided that the study was primarily conducted by an advisor who will be part of our proposed team?

2. Could you please confirm the exclusivity requirements for both the Principal Architects’ team (for example, First Nation consultants) and the engineering team intended to be part of our submission?

Thank you for your guidance on these matters.

Kind regards

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 11:58 AM:


a. The requirements for demonstrating relevant experience are identified for this process on section 3.4 of the Invitation for Expressions of Interest. GIICA’s Assessment will be undertaken based on the clarity of information provided in the Applicant’s response and will consider Applicant’s overall team expertise and relevant experience, in addition to key personnel experience and role on the project case study.

b. GIICA confirm that Applicants do not require exclusivity at the EOI stage for specialist and other nominated sub-consultants. Applicants should confirm details of all Providers proposed as part of their team in their response to 1A.5 of Annexure A and where requested in in section 1A.10 of Annexure A, including details of the proposed engagement approach or exclusivity status of Providers.

Question:
Good morning, we would like to understand if is it possible for an international firm (without an office in Australia) to express our interest on this tender?

Regards

Answered on 12/Sep/2025 02:44 PM:


Yes, it is possible. It’s as simple as changing the ABN field (drop down field) to RBN. The RBN field doesn’t try and check the ABN website.

Question:
1. Noting that this Principal Architect commission will continue after the ECI contractor is appointed in 2026, can GIICA please confirm that the intention is for the Principal Architect to engage engineering partners as part of this commission to support design activities prior to the commencement of the formal ECI process?

2. Noting that the ECI tender procurement process is expected to commence in 2025, can GIICA please confirm that as part of that separate tender process for the ECI contractor, that these contractors will be expected to form teams that include engineering consultants?

3. Is it intended that the engineering partners will be released from this Principal Architect commission in or around April 2026, and that the ECI contractor’s engineering team will provide all engineering inputs for the project from that time onwards?

4. If the above items are correct and the two commissions run simultaneously, to avoid potential conflicts of interest will it be acceptable that the Principal Architect’s engineering partners initiate Probity Plans such that they are able to team with the potential ECI contractors for the ECI tender phase? If not, does participation in this Principal Architect commission mean that the engineering partners will not be able to team with a potential ECI contractor?

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 12:00 PM:


a. GIICA confirms that the Principal Architect is responsible for engaging, managing and delivering all the necessary sub-consulting and specialist services to deliver a design solution. For the purposes of the EOI, GIICA is seeking high level details of proposed sub-consulting teams as part of Applicant’s EOI response. This requirement will be further defined during the ITO stage of the procurement process

b. GIICA confirms that the Principal Architect is responsible for engaging, managing and delivering all the necessary sub-consulting and specialist services to deliver a design solution. For the purposes of the EOI, GIICA is seeking high level details of proposed sub-consulting teams as part of Applicant’s EOI response. This requirement will be further defined during the ITO stage of the procurement process.

c. This requirement will be further defined during the next stage of the procurement process. GIICA confirm it is currently in the process of finalising its delivery strategy for the Victoria Park primary venues.

d. GIICA expects it will review any such Probity Issues on a case by case basis at the time they are raised and may impose restrictions (including a probity plan) in its sole and absolute discretion.

Question:
1. If we include an engineer during this ECI stage, will they then be precluded from being engaged via an MC in the following stages?

2. Along with the word format EOI document, (VP477647_VP Brisbane Stadium PA EOI - Annexure A Invitation Form Final), are we able to also submit an additional PDF supporting document which is referenced in the word document?

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 12:02 PM:


a. This requirement will be further defined during the next stage of the procurement process.


b. In reference to clause 3.7 attachments may be included in an Application, noting this should be directly relevant to and support the information requested in Annexure A. Attachments may not be considered if they are provided as additional content responding to the Evaluation criteria outside the nominated page limits. Applications must not include any marketing material or information that is general in nature.

Question:
We note Q&A.

Q: 12/Sep/2025 07:41 AM

We would like to understand if is it possible for an international firm (without an office in Australia) to express our interest on this tender?

A: 12/Sep/2025 02:44 PM:

Yes, it is possible. It’s as simple as changing the ABN field (drop down field) to RBN. The RBN field doesn’t try and check the ABN website.

Further Question to this. Mandatory requirements are for local qualification. Is the above answer subject to having to partner with a local firm to achieve this criteria or can internationals still apply with an exception to this criteria?

3.1 Mandatory Criteria

b) Registration with the Board of Architects of Queensland;

c) Registration on the Queensland Government Prequalification System (PQC) as a Registered Architect (BOAQ);

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 03:28 PM:


Where Applicants are unable to satisfy the Mandatory Criteria in respect of registration with the Board of Architects of Queensland and/or the Queensland Government Prequalification System (PQC) as a Registered Architect (BOAQ) GIICA may consider Applicants on a case by case basis and request they provide a statement that they will commit to complete such registration and/or pre-qualification and a brief overview of their plan to do so within their Application. Applicants are also able to partner with local firms to address these requirements.

Question:
Further to GIICA’s confirmation regarding ability of the Principal Architect to appoint an engineering team, and associated inclusion in the EOI response of high-level details of the proposed engineering team, the following queries are raised:



1. Will appointment of an engineering firm/s to support the Principal Architect through this 30% concept design phase, preclude those firms for any future potential engagement in the detailed design and delivery of the Venue, whether appointed by the Principal Architect, to a Contractor or GIICA otherwise?

2. Could GIICA also please confirm whether an engineering firm’s involvement in supporting the Principal Architect through this 30% concept design phase, would preclude that firm’s participation as a Delivery Partner to GIICA?

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 03:30 PM:


GIICA confirms that the Principal Architect is responsible for engaging, managing and delivering all the necessary sub-consulting, engineering and specialist services to deliver a design solution. For the purposes of the EOI, GIICA is seeking high level details of proposed sub-consulting teams as part of Applicant’s EOI response. This requirement will be further defined during the ITO stage of the procurement process

Question:
1A.6 Contact Details - As an international firm operating across adjacent time zones, we would like to clarify whether it is acceptable to nominate a contact person who is located outside Australia but in a closely aligned time zone, provided that at least one of our nominated contacts is based in Australia.

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 12:32 PM:


GIICA confirms this is acceptable, noting the nominated contact(s) will need to be available and contactable during standard Queensland business hours.

Question:
Demonstrated Relevant Experience - the final section of the requirement refers to demonstrating reputation and achievements in design excellence. Could you please confirm whether this information should be included within the two-page statement, or incorporated into the individual project case studies where relevant?

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 12:12 PM:


Applicants may provide this information in one or both sections of their response

Question:
1A.11 Referees - Could you please confirm whether referees may be drawn from other companies within our delivery team, rather than solely from the lead applicant?

Answered on 18/Sep/2025 12:11 PM:


GIICA comfirms that Referees may be drawn from key members of your delivery team, noting GIICA may need to consider the scope of services relating to the Referee nominated against the scope of services being requiested in the EOI. Referees will also need to be provided for the Applicant.

Question:
Mandatory Criterion (e) - could you please confirm whether a formal statement of compliance with the warranties under Section 2.2 will be sufficient, or if supporting documentation is required?

Answered on 22/Sep/2025 06:41 PM:


At the EOI stage only a formal statement of compliance with the warranties under Section 2.2 is required. All applicants will be assessed against the mandatory criteria and compliance checks will be conducted during review of EOIs by GIICA.

Question:
Can you confirm whether PQC registration as a Consultant is sufficient for the Applicant, or is it the case that the PQC registration must include Principal Consultant designation for Applicant entities?

Answered on 23/Sep/2025 05:40 PM:


GIICA confirms that PQC registration as a consultant is sufficient for applicants, and that PQC registration as a Principal Consultant is not required. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the minimum standards set under the PQC are met.