National Intelligent Transport Systems Maintenance Contract

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 17 November 2026 — indicative and subject to change

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Overview NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi expects to release an open Request for Tender through GETS within the next two weeks for the National Intelligent Transport Systems Maintenance Contract. The opportunity covers the national monitoring, maintenance and operational support of the Intelligent Transport Systems assets identified in the tender documents. Scope The anticipated services include: Asset monitoring and operational support Planned preventative and reactive maintenance Round-the-clock fault response and service restoration Management of spares and inventory Minor works, where included in the contract documents Activity, asset and performance reporting Contract Terms and Conditions Indicative contract term: three-year initial term, with two optional one-year renewals Eligibility Tenderers will be required to hold current NZTA prequalification at Level C or above for Maintenance and Minor Works, Category 1: Intelligent Transport Systems, Electronic Signs on State Highways. Full participation requirements and evaluation criteria will be set out in the RFT. Instructions to Tenderers This advance notice is for market information only. It is not a Request for Tender, no supplier response is required, and it does not create a commitment by NZTA to proceed with the procurement or contract on the basis described. The final scope, timetable, conditions and requirements will be stated in the RFT published on GETS. The RFT release date and all final procurement information will be confirmed through GETS. Interested suppliers should monitor GETS for the formal RFT and any related notices. Enquiries Contact: Angeline Angeles Email: IDMprocurement@nzta.govt.nz

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