Christchurch Men’s Prison (CMP) Redevelopment Programme – Facilities Management and Maintenance Building – D&B Contractor
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Corrections is seeking suitably qualified and experienced contractors to deliver a new Facilities Management and Maintenance (FMM) Building at Christchurch Men's Prison (CMP), as part of the CMP Redevelopment Programme, under a Design and Build contract (NZS3916). About Christchurch Men's Prison is the Department of Corrections' primary high-security prison facility in the South Island. The Department is undertaking a significant redevelopment of the CMP site and has recently engaged a private sector partner to design, construct, finance, and maintain a major expansion under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Purpose The new FMM Building is required to support the expanded CMP site and ongoing operations following the redevelopment. Scope Design and construction of the Facilities Management and Maintenance (FMM) Building at CMP under a Design and Build contract (NZS3916) Contract Terms and Conditions Practical completion of the FMM Building is required no later than 30 November 2028 Contractor Requirements Demonstrated ability to resource, programme, and deliver the works to achieve practical completion by 30 November 2028 Capacity to work within a sensitive operational environment adjacent to an operational high-security prison, including careful planning, close coordination, effective communication, and a high degree of operational discipline Compliance with stringent security, access, and site management requirements applicable to the site Ministry of Justice checks and Department of Corrections approval for all contractors working on Department property
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