Overview

Victoria's transport sector represents one of the largest and most active infrastructure pipelines in the country, with a sustained program of rail, road and urban mobility projects creating significant opportunities for capable local suppliers across civil construction, engineering, manufacturing and specialist services.

Sector overview and scale

Victoria's transport infrastructure sector is a critical driver of economic activity and employment, underpinned by major state funded programs spanning urban rail, road upgrades, and freight and passenger networks. Rail and surface transport services support over 175,000 jobs across passenger and freight operations nationally, connecting the estimated 11.87 million Australians who rely on public transport each year. Over the past three years, the economic contribution of the sector has grown by 16%, creating an additional 20,000 jobs nationally.

Long-term drivers and opportunities

Victoria's growing population and expanding urban footprint are placing sustained pressure on transport networks, driving long-term investment in rail capacity, road upgrades and integrated multimodal infrastructure. Australia's aging rolling stock fleet is expected to require broad replacement within the next 8 to 13 years, creating substantial procurement opportunities across manufacturing, maintenance and systems integration.

Policy settings across both state and federal government continue to prioritise local content, sustainability and supply chain resilience in major infrastructure delivery, creating a strong and durable foundation for Victorian businesses active in this sector.

Policy, local content and ICN Victoria's role

All major Victorian Government funded transport infrastructure projects are subject to the Local Jobs First Policy, which requires project proponents and head contractors to actively seek out and engage local Victorian suppliers for work packages. This creates a structured and enforceable pathway for SMEs to participate in major project delivery - but only if they are visible, registered and positioned at the right time.

ICN Victoria works directly with transport project teams and prime contractors to promote local supplier capability, match businesses to upcoming procurement requirements, and support SMEs through expressions of interest and capability showcasing. Our advisers understand the specific requirements of transport infrastructure procurement, including civil works, systems and services, and can work with your business to ensure you are identified and considered when subcontracting decisions are made.

What buyers are looking for

Across Victoria's transport infrastructure pipeline, in-demand capabilities include civil and earthworks contractors, plant hire operators, electrical and communications specialists, structural and fabrication businesses, signage and line marking suppliers, fencing contractors, and asphalt and pavement businesses. There are also significant opportunities for manufacturers in steel fabrication, precast concrete, and modular construction, as well as engineering consultants, environmental and safety specialists, and technology and systems providers. Buyers across these programs are seeking both established trade capacity and innovative solutions that support faster delivery, lower emissions and stronger local economic outcomes.

Using this page and submitting EOIs

Below you will find links to specific transport sector projects in Victoria, each providing detailed information about project scope and associated work packages for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Additional work packages for smaller or more specialised opportunities in the transport sector are listed at the bottom of this page, where you can also submit EOIs to register your interest. By creating or updating your ICN Gateway company profile and responding to relevant work packages, you can position your business to be visible to project owners and evaluation teams across Victoria's transport sector.

• Level Crossing Removal Project
• North East Link Program
• Suburban Rail Loop
• Spark - North East Link
• Western Roads Upgrade Project - Services (Maintenance) Contract
• M80 Ring Road Completion
• Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Burke to Tram
• Suburban Connect - Tunnelling South - Package C - Cheltenham to Glen Waverley
• North East Link Tolling - Toll Collection Capability Project
• Inland Rail - Beveridge to Albury (B2A) Tranche 2
• Barwon Heads Road Duplication - Boundary Road to Warralily Boulevard
• Eastern Freeway Upgrades - Tram to Springvale
• Melbourne Train Refranchising (MR5)
• Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East - Alliance Packages

The Local Jobs First (LJF) policy may also apply to some of the listed projects. For more information about the policy and its requirements, please visit: https://localjobsfirst.vic.gov.au/key-documents

HOW TO REGISTER AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

• To submit an EOI, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.
• The services, programmes and initiatives provided by ICN Victoria are aimed at complementing a company's existing Sales, Marketing and Business Development strategy and any EOI submitted should not be considered as an alternative to these activities.

ICN GATEWAY COMPANY REGISTRATION

• Click here to register your company profile on ICN Gateway.
• Support and assistance are available through the web links listed below.
• An ICN Gateway company profile that accurately and effectively summarises your company is critical to using the services of the ICN Group - please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.
• Companies should ensure that the email notification functionality within their ICN Gateway company profile is activated to include an appropriate level of coverage to Information & Updates, Major Projects and Regional Opportunities.

1) Gateway by ICN Setup Wizard

2) Gateway by ICN User Guide

3) Gateway by ICN EOI User Guide