Main Contractor for Thorndon School (Wellington) A, B & C: Combined AMS 5YA Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA)

Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking a suitably experienced main contractor to construct a new permanent Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) at Thorndon School, Wellington, in accordance with the architectural, structural and associated tender documentation. Purpose The preferred outcome is a durable, compliant and fit-for-purpose covered outdoor learning space that maximises the use of the school's constrained inner-city site and provides a safe, weather-protected area for teaching, gathering and general school use throughout the year. Scope The scope includes: Construction of a new permanent Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) at Thorndon School Engineered timber structure comprising glulam beams, columns and purlins with specifically detailed connections Installation of translucent roofing Associated rainwater goods and drainage connections Hard and soft landscaping Reinstatement works All ancillary works necessary to provide a complete solution Contractor Requirements Suitably experienced main contractor able to deliver the complete works in accordance with the architectural, structural and associated tender documentation Demonstrated robust methodology, appropriate resourcing and a practical programme that manages cost, quality and programme risk Capability to maintain safe separation between construction activities and students, staff and visitors, given the likelihood the works will extend into school term time Capability to manage access, deliveries, noise, dust and disruption to normal school operations Where the project is split into two phases, a proposed approach to staging and sequencing of the works Contract Terms and Conditions The preferred programme currently anticipates commencement in December 2026 and completion by April 2027, although alternative programmes may be considered Subject to the level of tender responses received and available budget, the project may be split into two phases Instructions to Tenderers All enquiries are to be made through the GETS Question & Answer function.