A supplier panel of major construction companies has been established by Queensland Health to help accelerate the delivery of three new hospitals as well as expansions to nine existing major hospitals.
These new and expanded hospitals – having a total capital works expenditure of about $8 billion – are part of the Queensland Government’s Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan.
To date, there are 12 construction companies shortlisted as potential tenderers for these projects.
“Since the Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan announcement last year, Queensland Heath has engaged in a robust and collaborative process with the construction sector to begin delivering the program.
“The building contractor shortlist of 12 was established based on an expression of interest process and through Queensland Health’s broader engagement with industry.
“This engagement has meant the tender process to-date has been efficient, transparent and ultimately, competitive and fair,” Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath said.
The shortlisted contractors have already demonstrated their commitment to partnering with the State Government in delivering these projects that will benefit the growing communities across Queensland.
Minister D’Ath said that Queensland Health has set high standards for the contractors. This is based on their sound design principles that will focus on people, place, value add and technology.
“Successful tenderers will need to meet these standards as they finalise the designs, working in collaboration with the newly formed Health Capital Division in the Department of Health and in partnership with the local Hospital and Health Services.
“A level of standardisation across all hospital projects will not only ensure we have contemporary health facilities, but also aim to make the design, construction and operational stages more efficient.
“I look forward to working together to deliver better health services for all Queenslanders,” Minister D’Ath said.
The construction of the new and expanded hospitals is anticipated to create up to 19,947 construction jobs, providing a significant boost to the local economy and supply chain.
The tender process will be carried out for up to 12 weeks depending on the scale of the project. Contracts are expected to be awarded from April this year.
The Queensland Health and Hospitals Plan will also include:
Tender submissions from shortlisted contractors are now being called by Queensland Health for the following projects:
| Project Name | Additional beds | Investment | Completion | Construction jobs |
| New Toowoomba Hospital | 118 | $1.3 billion | Second half of 2027 | 3,127 |
| New Coomera Hospital | 404 | $1.3 billion | Second half of 2027 | 3,158 |
| New Bundaberg Hospital | 121 | $1.2 billion | Second half of 2027 | 2,887 |
| Redcliffe Hospital Expansion | 204 | $1.06 billion | Second half of 2028 | 2,573 |
| Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2 | 200 | $710 million | Second half of 2027 | 1,713 |
| Logan Hospital Expansion Stage 2 | 112 | $530 million | Second half of 2026 | 1,290 |
| Townsville University Hospital Expansion | 143 | $530 million | Second half of 2026 | 1,276 |
| QEII Hospital Expansion | 112 | $465 million | Second half of 2027 | 1,120 |
| PA Hospital Expansion | 249 | $350 million | Second half of 2026 | 854 |
| Prince Charles Hospital Expansion | 93 | $300 million | Second half of 2027 | 728 |
| Cairns Hospital Expansion | 96 | $250 million | First half of 2026 | 611 |
| Mackay Hospital Expansion | 128 | $250 million | Second half of 2026 | 610 |
Source: Queensland Government – Media Statements; Queensland Government – The Queensland Health and Hospital Plan