Main Contractor for Site Drainage Works at Te Kura o Waitahanui
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking a main contractor to carry out site drainage works at Te Kura o Waitahanui. Scope The scope includes: Installation of new stormwater drainage infrastructure at Te Kura o Waitahanui Construction of a new reinforced concrete hardstand Installation of new stormwater pipework, catchpits, dish drains and grated channel drains Construction of new rock-filled soakage trenches and associated overflow drainage Removal of existing deteriorated concrete and reinstatement of disturbed paved and grassed areas Instructions to Tenderers All submissions must be made through the GETS website.
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