Fire Alarm Upgrade - Cockle Bay School

Closes in 77 daysSubmission deadline: 15 January 2027, 05:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

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

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