Expression of Interest (EOI) – Market Sounding – Integrated Inventory Management & POS Solution
Tender Overview
About this tender
Queensland Rail is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the market to understand current supplier capability and readiness to deliver an integrated Inventory Management and Point-of-Sale (POS) solution supporting onboard and station-based catering and retail operations. The solution is intended to operate across mobile onboard environments and fixed regional station locations, supporting long-distance passenger services, intermittent connectivity, and frontline operational use. Integration with Queensland Rail’s SAP S/4HANA environment is a key consideration. This EOI is a market-sounding exercise only and is being undertaken to inform Queensland Rail’s future sourcing strategy. It does not constitute a request for tender, request for quotation, or a commitment to procure, and will not result in the award of a contract. Suppliers must not submit responses via VendorPanel. All EOI responses are to be submitted through SAP Ariba Sourcing in accordance with the instructions set out in the EOI documentation.
How to respond to this tender
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Read the requirements in full
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Answer every criterion with evidence
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
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