Development proposals

New Proposals 

Sydney Olympic Park Authority (the Authority) is pleased to announce Master Plan 2050 has been approved - we’re open for business.  

Whether you’re looking to buy, lease or license land, grow an existing project, or explore new development opportunities, we want to hear from you. 

Proposals that help bring the suburb to life, create jobs, provide housing and deliver on key Master Plan 2050 key priorities are particularly welcomed.  

The Authority may consider new proposals via multiple pathways that adhere to the NSW Government’s guidelines. However, obtaining approval through these pathways doesn’t guarantee your proposal will be approved under other legal or regulatory processes. You still need to secure all other necessary approvals such as planning, environmental and heritage permissions applicable to Sydney Olympic Park.

Proposal Pathways

1. An invitation to the market (RFT or RFP)

The Authority may initiate a competitive market process that invites proposals or tenders in response to a divestment or development opportunity.  

This is a Request for Tender (RFT).  It covers all forms of tendering, including:

• request for quotation (RFQ)  
• request for proposal (RFP)
• expression of interest (EOI), and
• pre-registration for RFQ or RFP.  

This will often include a pre-established set of objectives, with commercial and performance criteria. All information required will be outlined within the provided documentation, including timeframes.  

If needed, there may be a second stage where shortlisted applicants are invited to tender for the contract, or the Authority may choose to negotiate with the preferred provider to finalise details and pricing.

2. Direct Dealing (DD)

The Authority may consider negotiating directly with proponents in circumstances where a competitive tender is not possible or appropriate. This is Direct Dealing and may include a limited tender conducted in accordance with the PBD-2019-05 Enforceable Procurement Provisions and the Public Works and Procurement Act 1912.  

Direct Dealing may be the best option when:  

• A company or person has a unique solution that no one else can offer.
• A public project needs to connect with equipment, technology or facilities that are already in place.
• The company or person already owns rights to something important for the project.

The NSW Government has established guidelines that assist agencies and industry by providing a robust, consistent and transparent framework for direct dealing, including guidance on proposals that require a component to be funded or delivered by the State.

Proponents should first look at the framework to understand what’s required and decide if direct dealing is the right approach for their proposal.

To review criteria and make a request for pre-lodgement review, visit Direct Dealing Guidelines | info.buy.nsw

3. Unsolicited Proposal (USP)

An Unsolicited Proposal is when a person or company offers a business idea to government without being asked. This could be about building or funding infrastructure, supplying goods or services or doing a business deal. The NSW Government welcomes unsolicited proposals that will deliver innovative ideas, places, services and infrastructure to the people of NSW.

To review criteria and make a request for a pre lodgement review, visit NSW Government Unsolicited proposals | NSW Government. Unsolicited proposals are referred to the Department of Premier and Cabinet for assessment.

Policy: C2017-05-Unsolicited Proposals