Ministry of Social Development - Māngere Seismic and Building Upgrade
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview This advance notice is to inform the market that the Ministry of Social Development will be releasing a tender for seismic and building upgrade services. Purpose The aim of this procurement is to engage a suitably qualified, main construction contractor to deliver construction works including seismic strengthening and building upgrades at an active/operational MSD site. Scope The scope includes: Seismic strengthening works at the MSD site at 93 Mascott Avenue, Māngere, Auckland Building upgrade works at the MSD site at 93 Mascott Avenue, Māngere, Auckland
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