Maitai Flood Improvements - Clouston Terrace Floodwall - RFT - 30Oct2026
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About this tender
Overview Nelson City Council is seeking to procure a contractor to carry out flood improvement infrastructure works on the Maitai River and Clouston Terrace, including construction of a new floodwall. Purpose The Council is seeking solutions which meet its values and mandate, with care and respect for people being core to the project's objectives. Scope The scope includes: Construction of a new flood protection wall along the Maitai River downstream of the Clouston Bridge Associated earthworks Riverbank regrading Erosion protection works Reinstatement works Construction of a realigned shared pathway, connected to the existing path network Coordination around existing infrastructure, including stormwater, wastewater and other underground services Environmental management, erosion and sediment controls Compliance with applicable resource consent conditions and statutory requirements necessary to complete the works Information Requested Non-Price Attributes must be included in a single PDF file not exceeding 25 pages (excluding cover pages, contents, and any appendices) Minimum font size of 11 point must be used for the Non-Price Attributes submission Instructions to Tenderers All communication is to be via questions submitted on GETS, which will be responded to via the GETS Question & Answer facility.
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