FPO - Advance Notice of Procurement - Waikato Water Supply Programme Alliance Market Briefing
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Watercare Services Limited is providing advance notice of an upcoming procurement opportunity for design and construction services to undertake the Waikato Water Supply Programme (WWSP). Scope The scope includes: A new water treatment plant Approximately 50km of pipeline A storage reservoir Ancillary works Contractor Requirements A consortia of contractor(s) and designer(s) will be required to become Non-Owner Participants in an Alliance with Watercare to deliver the works Tender Briefing A Town Hall will be held to discuss the scope of work and procurement process in greater detail. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 Time: 10:30am NZT Format: Virtual briefing (MS Teams) Instructions to Tenderers Please refer to the document for further details and Town Hall registration. Enquiries Contact: Waikato Water Supply Alliance Email: WWSA@water.co.nz
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