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Rio 2016 Olympics launches portal for potential Games suppliers
23 Aug 2013
Australian companies can apply to provide goods or services to the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games through the newly launched procurement website.
Companies can pre-register to become a potential provider of products or services to the Games using a portal on the official Rio 2016™ website, which details selection criteria as well as required goods and services.
Pre-registered companies can participate in the Supplier Development Program which walks potential providers through sustainability requirements and other details.
“Through the Supplier Development Program, we intend to strengthen relationships with suppliers in order to use the demand of the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games to encourage the sustainable development of the national market,” Rio 2016™ said on its website.
The website also details the supplier management framework for companies that qualify as providers.
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) in Brazil can assist Australian companies with finding local partners.
“Assisting Australian companies with local partnerships will be a key element of our Olympic-related work here in the coming months,” said Austrade Business Development Manager Fabio Nave.
“We can see a strong push from the organisers here for the development of the local industry so a partnership with local companies will be key for winning some of the contracts,” Mr Nave said.
Australian companies have a distinguished track record when it comes to record helping host nations stage global sporting events. At the 2012 Olympic Games, 46 Australian companies helped London stage the Games, including FCT Flames which engineered the iconic Olympic Cauldron unveiled at the Opening Ceremony.
Contracts won by Australian companies at the 2012 Olympic Games include the design of the Athletes Village, audio systems design, lighting consultation and security advice as well as cleaning and waste management services and managing the volunteer workforce.