Future ERP - System Integrator, Business Integrator, and Quality Assurance

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 30 September 2026 — indicative and subject to change

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Overview The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) wishes to advise its intention to release three separate Registrations of Interest (ROI) in early October 2026 for the Future Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Programme. Purpose The Future ERP Programme will transform the NZDF's ability to optimise New Zealand's Defence Force to deliver military effects, providing a capability that enables Command and the Warfighter to respond to Government direction. Replacement of the existing functional ERP system with an integrated enterprise-wide ERP system will enable the NZDF to competitively operate in a combat situation, keep its people safe during and outside of operations, and maintain interoperability with its most important security allies and partners. Scope The ROIs being released are for the following roles: Systems Integrator (SI): Responsible for the configuration, implementation, and integration of the SAP S/4HANA ERP solution and other SAP products within the wider NZDF technology environment Business Integrator (BI): Responsible for the adoption of the SAP S/4HANA ERP solution across the NZDF Assurance Provider(s): Responsible for independent assurance over the Programme and technical assurance of the solution Instructions to Tenderers The NZDF will release a notice of publication of the three ROIs on GETS with a link to NZDF's SmartProcure system. To register for SmartProcure, please visit https://nzdf.bravosolution.com. Tender Briefing A Market Briefing session to provide further information will be held in advance of the release of the three ROIs. This briefing will cover relevant information for the three different ROIs that are being released. You must register to attend. You may register a maximum of three attendees for your organisation. Date: 1 October 2026 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Format: In-person only, will not be hosted online, nor recorded To register your attendance, please email: NZDF.DCS.ICTTEAM@nzdf.mil.nz. In the subject line of your email, please put 'FERP ROI Market Briefing' and in the body of the email, please include the registered name of your organisation and the names of the people attending (up to three). The NZDF will confirm attendance and meeting location details by return email. Enquiries Contact: Michael Ellis Email: NZDF.DCS.ICTTEAM@nzdf.mil.nz Phone: 021 923 573

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