Main Contractor Block 1 & 8 Heat Pump Installation at Somerville Intermediate School
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About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking a main contractor to install heat pumps in Blocks 1 and 8 at Somerville Intermediate School, upgrading the air-conditioning provision within the existing school buildings to improve thermal comfort and the learning environment for students and staff. Scope The scope includes: Installation of heat pumps in Block 1 and Block 8 at Somerville Intermediate School Provision of a solution offering effective and reliable temperature control within individual classrooms, allowing room temperatures to be adjusted independently to suit the requirements of each teaching space Minimising the overall number of external condenser units required while still achieving appropriate individual classroom temperature control Contractor Requirements Where any works require penetrations through existing roofing, roof flashings, roof membranes, cladding, or other building-envelope elements, Topline Roofing shall be engaged to undertake the relevant roofing and cladding penetration works Tenderers shall allow for all associated costs, coordination, and reinstatement required to maintain the integrity and weather-tightness of the building envelope Site Inspection All site visits must be completed by 25.09.2026. Tenderers should email the Procurement Officer listed in the RFT to arrange a date and time for their site visit.
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