Brisbane 2032 invites qualified subcontractors and suppliers to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the scope outlined in the attached Scope of Works document. Scope: The services in this package cover the design, deployment, integration, and Gamestime support of in-venue Network Infrastructure equipment and associated services required across Brisbane 2032 venues. Network Infrastructure is a foundational layer supporting all Technology services, including Results, Timing & Scoring, Broadcast, Media Operations, Workforce Communications, and Venue Management. The NEP Partner will be responsible for delivering resilient, scalable, and secure venue-based network capability, aligned with the operational demands of a global major event and supporting 24/7 Games-time operations. A successful company has the opportunity to supply and be named the Network Equipment Provider (NEP) Partner, with this category open for a domestic sponsorship. Typically, this category includes a strong sponsorship offer (VIK / Cash) with Brisbane 2032 having a high expectation of securing a NEP Partner from this process. Those Suppliers with the capability, capacity, financial ability and an interest in becoming the NEP Partner are strongly encouraged to submit a Full Scope registration. Core Network Infrastructure The Partner will be responsible for delivering comprehensive in-venue network capability, including: • Switching and routing infrastructure within venues • Local Area Network (LAN) design and deployment across Technology Equipment Rooms (TERs) and network racks • Development and maintenance of Low Level Designs (LLDs) for all in-venue network infrastructure, aligned to agreed High Level Designs and venue requirements • Network infrastructure within venues to enable connectivity to external telecommunications services (provided by others) Wired & Wireless Services The solution must enable: • Large-scale wired connectivity for operational areas, media, OBS, timing/scoring, and Games systems • Pervasive Wi-Fi throughout indoor and outdoor spaces, including highdensity zones (press, broadcast, workforce, operations) • High-density Wi-Fi design and optimisation to support peak operational demand scenarios • Coordination with venue infrastructure providers for structured cabling (copper and fibre), including design standards and integration requirements Network Operations, Monitoring & Management The Partner must provide: • Network monitoring tools, dashboards, and alerting capabilities for in-venue infrastructure • Remote management capabilities for configuration, performance tuning, and fault diagnosis of network equipment • Integration of network monitoring and management tools and resources within the Technology Operations Centre (TOC) for Games-time visibility and coordination • support for automation and analytics to enhance network performance, visibility, and operational efficiency Cybersecurity & Access Control All network infrastructure must support the Games’ cyber security framework, including: • Network segmentation across stakeholder groups • Support for secure authentication, device control, and traffic protection mechanisms • Alignment with centralised cyber security services and IOC/IPC cyber protocols (as defined by the Cyber function) Venue Integration & Readiness Network infrastructure must be planned, coordinated, and deployed as part of overall venue readiness activities, including: • Equipment installation within TERs and venue technology spaces • Integration with venue-specific technology systems and operational requirements • Coordination with OBS, AV, Sport, Timing & Scoring, and Venue Management • Participation in pre-Games testing, readiness exercises, and validation activities Technical Support & Games-time Operations The Partner must provide: • On-site and remote technical support for network equipment throughout testing and Games time • Incident support, hardware replacement capability, and escalation support for network infrastructure • Support for configuration changes, performance optimisation, and continuity of in-venue network services • Collaboration with the Technology Operations Centre (TOC) and other service providers to support Games-time operations Sustainability & Reuse Solutions should reflect sustainable Games principles: • Use of energy efficient equipment. • Re-use or re-deployment options wherever feasible Solutions should reflect sustainable Games principles: • Use of energy efficient equipment • Re-use or re-deployment options wherever feasible • Minimisation of physical footprint and efficient installation approaches Indicative Requirements (Based on International Games Data) Historical Games provide insight into the likely scale of requirements for a project of this type. These figures are not targets, but help suppliers self-assess capability: Telecommunications & Infrastructure Volumes • Access switches: historically between 2,900 – 3,519 units. • Routers: Small form factor and core/distribution routers ranged from 66 – 150 units. • Firewalls: between 47 – 118 units deployed. • Load balancers: up to 55 deployed in prior Games. • Wi-Fi access points: ranged from 1,494 (Rio: BOH + Public) to ~9,960 (London + Rio combined BOH/Public). • Cabled network outlets: 65,000 – 94,776 total ports, with ~62,000 active. • TERs: Rio deployed 35 Telecommunications Equipment Rooms. • Network Equipment Racks (NERs): Rio deployed 879 racks, averaging 15.7 per venue. Representative Device Volumes & Network Demand Indicators • Personal Mobile Radios (PMR): 12,649 – 15,922 devices; 700 – 1,235 talk groups. • Mobile phones: 16,653 – 24,546 total devices. • Tablets: 384 – 411. These figures help suppliers gauge: • the scale of switching, routing, Wi-Fi and cabling required, • the operational complexity of deployments, and • the approximate volumes seen in large multi-venue events. All submissions must be lodged via the Gateway by ICN platform. Full scope EOI - Submit if you can deliver the full scope of works outlined in the scope of works document. Registrants' applications will be considered for shortlisting. Brisbane 2032 aims to invite 3-5 to tender. Partial scope EOI - Submit if you can deliver part of the scope only. Your business details will be shared with successful tenderers for subcontracting opportunities directly with them.