Design and Build Contractor RFP for Shade Canopy at Epsom Girls Grammar School

Closes in 7 daysSubmission deadline: 26 October 2026, 05:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

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Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking a design and build contractor to construct a shade canopy over the existing tennis courts and surrounding area at Epsom Girls' Grammar School. Scope The tennis courts are covered with a synthetic surface and are fully fenced. A number of canopy layout and configuration options have already been considered, and the school's preference is a canopy which covers all courts and includes the following features. The scope includes: Design and construction of a shade canopy covering all tennis courts and the surrounding area Columns located on the perimeter and running parallel to Manukau Road (east–west orientation) Columns located on the perimeter of the courts, rather than an "M" shaped option with columns located in the middle of the courts Consistent canopy radius/arc across all courts, with the two southern courts matching the canopy arc over the three northern courts Enclosed canopy ends Allowance for school signage on the canopy Stage 1: Detailed Design and Statutory Approvals Stage 2: Construction Information Requested Tenderers are to provide two (2) concept designs that meet the project's outline specifications, with separate "turn-key" prices for each, as part of their tender submission.

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