Queensland Rail is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) to understand market capability for an integrated inventory management and Point of Sale (POS) solution. This solution is intended for onboard and station customer service, catering, and retail operations, requiring SAP S/4HANA integration and the ability to handle intermittent connectivity. This EOI is a market sounding exercise only and does not constitute a request for binding offers. Responses are due by 2:00 PM QLD time on 18 May 2026 and must be submitted via Ariba Sourcing. The evaluation will be qualitative and non-weighted, focusing on demonstrated experience, technical suitability, implementation approach, and organizational capability. The outcomes will inform Queensland Rail's future sourcing strategy, which may lead to a selective closed tender or an open tender. Indicative timing for decision on procurement strategy is mid-July 2026.
The bid notice states that EOI responses must be lodged by 2:00 pm QLD time on 18 May 2026.
This expression of interest EOI is a market sounding exercise only. Queensland Rail is not seeking binding commitments, service levels, warranties, or contractual terms at this stage.
Responses will be assessed on a comparative and qualitative basis against the following non-weighted criteria: demonstrated experience and capability relevant to integrated POS and inventory management solutions, technical suitability of the proposed solution, implementation approach, support model, and delivery confidence, organisational capability, capacity, and financial viability, and high level compliance with the requirements of this EOI.
The evaluation process will assess demonstrated experience and capability, technical suitability, implementation approach, support model, delivery confidence, organisational capability, capacity, and financial viability, and high level compliance with the requirements of this EOI.
