Beef Australia releases major tender timeline for 2027 event
Published 29 August 2025
Beef Australia CEO Simon Irwin says preparations for Beef Australia 2027 are gaining momentum, with the release of key tender opportunities forming a significant part of the planning process.
“In the coming months, we’ll be releasing a range of tenders that offer exceptional opportunities for both local and national businesses to showcase their services to our wide-reaching domestic and international audience,” Mr Irwin said.
“We’ve chosen to publish the full tender timeline early on our website to give potential suppliers the time and clarity needed to plan ahead, particularly around other major events they may be involved in.”
Mr Irwin highlighted the unique logistical challenge of hosting a world-class event in a regional setting, noting that most infrastructure is built from the ground up.”
“Smaller businesses in Rockhampton and Central Queensland are encouraged to collaborate with others locally or nationally, to meet tender requirements and get involved,” he said.
“Providing invaluable services to Beef Australia is a fantastic way to gain exposure, so I encourage everyone and anyone to apply as these opportunities open,” Mr Irwin said.
Tender opportunities exist across all facets of the event — from ticketing, catering, bar services and temporary structures, through to power supply, AV and staging, media and production, waste management, earthworks and cleaning.
The Beef Australia’s tender timeline includes:
- Ticketing – Now Closed (opened July 2025)
- Catering and Functions -Now Closed (opened July 2025)
- Temporary Structures and Exhibition Build – Now Closed (opened July 2025)
- Cleaning & Waste Management – Now Closed (opened August 2025)
- Audio Visual & Staging – Now Closed (opened September 2025)
- Media and Production Partners – Now Closed
- Temporary Power – Now Closed (opened in September 2025)
- Liquor Supply & Bar Operations – Now Closed (opened November 2025)
- Event Earthworks & Operations – Now Closed (opened December 2025)
- Safety & Security Management Services EOI – Now Closed (opened February 2026)
- Photography & Videography – Now Closed (opened February 2026)
- HVAC – Now Closed (opened February 2026)
- Traffic Management – Now closed (opened March 2026)
- Security Services – Now closed
- Theming & Styling – Opening Soon
- Plumbing Services – Opening Soon
Find more details around each of these tender opportunities as they open: Tender and EOI Opportunities
Beef Australia’s mission is to stage Australia’s premier beef exposition and provide a platform for the advancement of the beef industry and will next take place in Rockhampton between the 2nd and 8th of May 2027.
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