EOL RIF Culverts Design and MSQA

Closes in 26 daysSubmission deadline: 01 December 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

Overview The New Zealand Transport Agency is seeking a Professional Services contractor for the delivery of detailed design and Contract Administration services for the Toko Tributary and Whenuariki Stream Culverts in Taranaki. About The Toko Tributary and Whenuariki Stream Culverts are part of the 2027-2030 End of Life Structures Programme. Purpose This programme seeks to replace structures at the end of their asset life where replacement is more cost effective than continued maintenance. Scope The scope includes: Design Development to IFC Drawings Planning and Consenting Construction Tender Support and Contract Administration Instructions to Tenderers Electronic copies of the RFT documentation are included in this advertisement. Tenderers must submit all queries through GETS Questions and Answers. Tender queries and clarifications will be answered by Notice to Tenderer and added to the GETS addenda. Tender submissions shall be uploaded to the GETS eTender box in two separate files (PDF format plus Excel spreadsheet Schedule of Prices). The GETS file upload limit is 50MB. The files should be labelled: 15168 - Supplier Company Name - File No 1 - Price 15168 - Supplier Company Name - File No 2 – Non-Price Tender submissions will only be accepted electronically via the GETS eTender Box. Enquiries Contact: Rachel Mackay Email: tender@nzta.govt.nz

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