Anticipated procurement

Cairns Regional Council contracts and arrangements for which major procurement activity is scheduled to occur during the next 6-12 months and further ahead are listed below.

This list of potential procurement activities below is generally updated every 4 to 6 months and is subject to change at any time. Council does not guarantee that any of the procurement activities listed will proceed and reserves the right to alter or cancel any of the listed services, projects or procurement activities at its discretion.  Procurement activities listed individually on the list may also be packaged at Council's discretion due to the similar nature or proximity of the works. Council may also decide to undertake the works utilising internal resources. For more information on Council's procurement framework, please refer to Council's Procurement Policy ( PDF, 0.22 MB )

To be alerted for tender opportunities, please register on TenderLink (https://portal.tenderlink.com/cairns) to receive automatic email notifications when the tenders are released. If you are interested in any of the projects below, or wish to obtain further information, please contact the Contracts team at tender@cairns.qld.gov.au.

Anticipated Procurements to be issued up to March 2028Expected quarterMethod of Procurement
Freshwater Creek Water Treatment Plant raw water main - Scoping StudyOct - Dec 2026Request For Quotation
Fireworks display for NYEOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
E-learning Platform Oct - Dec 2026Request for Quotataion 
Cairns Active Living ProgramOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Supply of Pet Food and Related ProductsOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Fogarty Park Sound Shell Roof ReplacementOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Tobruk Pool ChangeabilityOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Saltwater Creek Bridge Renewal - Supply of bridge structureOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Easy English Version of Cultural StrategyOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Sugarworld KIPs Softfall RenewalOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Alley Park Lighting UpgradeOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Email marketing platformOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Electrical Safety Inspections, Testing and Repair ServicesOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Emissions Reduction Fund Offset ReportsOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Collection of Council Hazardous WasteOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Lifting & Height Safety Equipment Inspection & Repair ServicesOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Solar System MaintenanceOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
City Library HVAC renewalOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
CPAC theatre HVAC upgradesOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Martyn St Depot - HVAC renewalOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Design and install portable diesel pump bypass at multiple sewer pump stationsOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Bellenden Ker Water Pump Station renewalOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Bartle Frere Reservoir remediationOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Southern Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Pump Station, Pipeline and Diffuser UpgradeOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Strombus Avenue, Trinity Beach Road Trunk Water Main ExtensionOct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Annual Manhole Rehabilitation ProgrammeOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station L2 renewalOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station R12 renewalOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Trinity Beach Booster Pump SystemOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Babinda WWTP Design and ConstructOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
SCADA Upgrade Project - CP-35 Kingfisher RTU HardwareOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Supply of 4G Router Upgrade MaterialsOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
Citect SCADA – 7 Sites Ver 7.05 to Plant SCADA 2023r2Oct - Dec 2026Request for Tender 
Streetlighting Upgrade - Upward / McLeod IntersectionOct - Dec 2026Request for Tender
SES Holloways 3 bay shed (Project 601527)Oct - Dec 2026Request for Quotation
Sewage Pumping Station R25 renewalOct -Dec  2026Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station RE2 Asset Renewal of Electrical and Mechanical AssetsOct -Dec  2026Request for Tender
Project Consultancy ServicesJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Printing and Lodgement of NoticesJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Reading of Water MetersJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Council Meeting Rooms UpgradeJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Migration of SAP BusinessObjects Reporting to Microsoft Power BI and Delivery of Enterprise DashboardsJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Cleaning of Barbecues (BBQ) and Picnic FacilitiesJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Tree Maintenance and Arborist Services Jan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Todd Park Public ToiletJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Pacific Park Toilet RenewalJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Libraries Program FrameworkJan - Mar 2027Request for Quote
RFID ImplementationJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Holloways Beach Community Hall ToiletJan - Mar 2027Request for Quotation
Public Art, Heritage and Collections AuditJan - Mar 2027Request for Quotation
Dam Surveillance, Caretaker and General Maintenance Services at Copperlode Falls Dam (Lake Morris)Jan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Stormwater Pipes, Box Culverts and Pre-Cast Concrete Products Jan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Line Marking ServicesJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Landfill Flare and Gas Field OperationsJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Traffic Control ServicesJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Facility Trade Waste, Grease Trap, and Septic Pump-Out ServicesJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Sewer pump stations J to K upgrade rising mainJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Wonderware to GeoSCADA upgradeJan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
SCADA 4G Upgrade, Mt Yarrabah, Currunda, Bellevue Jan - Mar 2027Request for Tender
Telco Tender - Telecommunication Services Apr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Records Storage, Retrieval and Destruction ServicesApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Apr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Production services for carols concertApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Council Agenda SoftwareApr - Jun 2027Request for Quotation
Supply, Delivery and Laying of TurfApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Stage 2 Pyramid Parkland Gujura (Kenrick Park) - Play TowerApr - Jun 2027Request for Quotation
Esplanade Skate Park Activity Precinct - Design and ConstructApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Barlow Park Athletics Track RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Supply and deliver front end loaderApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Supply and deliver sweeperApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station ED4 RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station T9 RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Palm Cove Reservoir refurbishment (SES)Apr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Mountain View  B Water Reservoir RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station A41 RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station F1 renewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pump Sewage Pumping Station TB2 Electrical Mechanical Asset RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station R4 renewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station R2 renewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station S5 renewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station ST1 RefurbishmentApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station R9 renewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station T10 Electrical Mechanical Asset RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station T4 upgrade pumpsApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station S2 and S3 asset renewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station W3 asset renewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Discovery Drive Water Pump Station UpgradeApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
City View Water Pump Station RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Chatham Terrace Water Pump Station RenewalApr - Jun 2027Request for Tender
Clear Comms Theatre internal wirelesess communication systemJul - Sep 2027Request for Quotation
EMPC for Street Lighting, Traffic Signals and Park LightingJul - Sep 2027Request for Tender
Pressure Cleaning of InfrastructureJul - Sep 2027Request for Tender
Denutting of Coconut PalmsJul - Sep 2027Request for Tender
Lift Maintenance and ServicingJul - Sep 2027Request for Tender
Construction, Demolition and Soils Waste DisposalJul - Sep 2027Request for Tender
Supply and deliver fleet batteriesJul - Sep 2027Request for Tender
Sewage Pumping Station R6 renewalJul - Sep 2027Request for Tender
Supply and maintenance of printers, copiers and scanners Oct - Dec 2027Request for Tender
Training ServicesOct - Dec 2027Request for Tender
Mowing ServicesOct - Dec 2027Request for Tender
Regional Supply of Water Chemicals - Sodium Hypochlorite, Liquid Alum and Citric AcidOct - Dec 2027Request for Tender
Supply of Automotive Spare Parts, Accessories and ServicesOct - Dec 2027Request for Tender
Cleaning of Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs)Oct - Dec 2027Request for Tender
Microsoft Commercial Licensing ProgramJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Legal ServicesJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Landscaping Maintenance - Mount PeterJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Hygiene ServicesJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Supply, Deliver and Fit TyresJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Supply of PVC Pipes and Water FittingsJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Construction of Concrete Paths and Other Concrete WorksJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Centenary High Reservoir refurbishmentJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Tobias Close  A & B Reservoir RefurbishmentJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
Falcon Street  (High) Reservoir RefurbishmentJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender
English and Hoare Sts Manunda sewer lines for reliningJan - Mar 2028Request for Tender

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