NCC Animal Shelter
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview This RFT relates to the engagement of a competent contractor to undertake the construction of a new animal shelter facility (kennel and administration blocks) at the existing NCC Onekawa depot site, in accordance with the completed Detailed Design documentation. About The existing facility has developed in an ad hoc manner and is no longer fit for purpose, with increasing maintenance costs and limitations on animal welfare, staff safety, and workflow. A Detailed Design phase (PRUID100579 / C2805) was completed separately by Etch Ltd between February and April 2025 to establish constructability ahead of this construction procurement. This is a standalone capital project, not part of a wider programme of work. Construction is budgeted across the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years, funded through the 2024 Long Term Plan, with a Business Case approved by Council on 25 May 2026. Purpose The outcome sought is a fit-for-purpose animal shelter with passive temperature control, appropriate animal welfare standards, improved staff safety, reduced ongoing maintenance costs, and building consent-ready construction. Scope The scope includes: Construction of a new administration/office block Construction of a kennel block comprising general, dangerous dog, and isolation/quarantine kennels Construction of a food preparation and staff amenity area Construction of dog wash and exercise areas Use of a lightweight structure with precast concrete panels up to 1.2m in height Associated works including carparking, external security fencing, and landscaping
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