Main Contractor for Fire Alarm & Roofing Works at Whangarei Primary School and Potential Additional Rights
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking a main contractor to carry out fire alarm and roofing works at Whangarei Primary School, with potential additional rights for further works. Scope The scope includes: Site wide fire alarm replacement Localised roofing replacements across multiple blocks Contractor Requirements Only tenders submitted by a main contractor will be considered for these works Contract Terms and Conditions Works are to be completed during the Christmas school holidays, with the possibility of an extension if the programme requires Tender Briefing and Site Inspection Date: 13 October 2026 Time: 3.30pm Enquiries All enquiries are to be made through the GETS Question & Answer function.
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