Boiler House Energy Centre Electrical Upgrade Project (Substation 3)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) is planning to upgrade the Boiler House Energy Centre at Palmerston North Hospital and is undertaking market sounding ahead of a planned procurement notice for the construction works for the Electrical Upgrade Project (Substation 3). Purpose Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) is seeking to gauge market interest and understand contractor availability and capability before progressing to the formal procurement phase. This request is for market sounding purposes only and does not constitute a tender or a commitment to proceed with the procurement. Scope Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) anticipates engaging a Main Contractor to construct and commission the electrical infrastructure upgrade works within the Boiler House Energy Centre. The works are likely to include: Upgrading the existing power network cable between substations Replacing the Main Switchboard in the Boiler House Energy Centre Providing a Generator Synchronising Board and associated cabling and controls Upgrading electrical distribution and control changes to specified campus blocks Upgrading SCADA and controls to accommodate consequential changes resulting from the works Providing 10 additional fire cells to segregate critical infrastructure systems Upgrading the Boiler House Energy Centre and installation of 11kV in ground cabling Integrating commissioning of standby power systems and low voltage systems Supplying "As-Built" documentation Information Requested Main Contractors interested in undertaking the construction works are asked to provide the following information: Confirmation of interest and availability to undertake the works over the next six months A brief overview (list) of relevant experience on similar electrical upgrade projects How to Apply Main Contractors interested in this project should reply by email to teenu.sarkany@tewhatuora.govt.nz by 7 August 2026, providing the requested information. Enquiries Contact: Teenu Sarkany Email: teenu.sarkany@tewhatuora.govt.nz Phone: 021416268
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