Fire Alarm Upgrade - Ashley Rakahuri School
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About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Education (The Buyer) is seeking proposals for the upgrade of the fire protection for Ashley Rakahuri School, Ashley. About Over the last 18 years the Ministry of Education has upgraded over 700 fire alarm systems at schools throughout New Zealand. The aim of the program is to replace all old type B class change and obsolete systems with ones complying with current building code requirements and New Zealand Standards. The program is now at stage 27, and Ashley Rakahuri School is in the next group of schools to qualify under the program. Scope Upgrade of the fire protection system at Ashley Rakahuri School Instructions to Tenderers The specification has been changed from previous stages of the program. Tenderers should ensure they carefully read it for the changes. Tender Briefing A pre-tender meeting to discuss expectations and changes will be held. Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026 Time: 10am Registration: Register for the pre-tender meeting
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