Systems Integrator Major Works Subcontract Townsville Hospital Expansion Project

Project Type Request for Proposal

Sector Health Infrastructure

Issuing Agency
BESIX Watpac QLD Pty Ltd (Principal Contractor) on behalf of Queensland Health (Asset Owner)

Status/ Outcome On hold

Our Role Submission Management, Writing, Editing and Review

The Project

The Townsville University Hospital Expansion (TUHE) is a significant healthcare infrastructure initiative delivered under the Queensland Government’s Capacity Expansion Project (CEP).

Designed to address the region’s growing demand for medical services, the project comprises:

  • An additional 143 overnight beds to support acute care, rehabilitation, and surgical services

  • Construction of a new clinical services building within the existing hospital site

  • Relocation and upgrade of the helipad facilities

  • Provision of 330 additional staff car parking spaces to improve hospital operations

This project forms a critical element of Townsville’s long-term healthcare strategy, supporting a forecast 30% population growth over the next two decades. It aims to ensure the region’s health services remain responsive to increasing patient demand while also generating employment opportunities in North Queensland.

As of December 2024, the Queensland Government confirmed that Stage 2 of the TUHE project would be retendered to enhance competitive tension, improve value for money, and create greater opportunities for local and regional businesses. The project is currently on hold pending the release of revised tender documentation.

Looking ahead, the groundwork established during the initial RFP process has provided contractors with a strategic foundation to refine their approaches and position themselves strongly for success in the next procurement phase.

Our Role

MBD & Co Pty Ltd was engaged by a specialist major works subcontractor to develop their Request for Proposal (RFP) submission for the Systems Integrator (SI) Major Works Subcontract Package to BESIX Watpac, the Principal Contractor.

MBD & Co Pty Ltd provided comprehensive bid management, technical writing, and compliance oversight to deliver a high-quality, competitive and persuasive submission aligned with the evolving procurement framework.

Our scope of works included:

  • Developing a compliant and compelling proposal that met the requirements of BESIX Watpac and the asset owner, Queensland Health

  • Clearly articulating the subcontractor’s specialist systems integration expertise within major health infrastructure projects, with a specific focus on Queensland Health assets

  • Structuring a response that leveraged insights into CEP objectives and scope requirements within live and operational hospital environments, particularly at Townsville University Hospital

Although the Queensland Government subsequently announced that the project would be put on hold/ re-tendered, the submission prepared by MBD & Co Pty Ltd has positioned the subcontractor with a strong strategic advantage to approach the next phase of procurement with confidence.