Niue Justice Building Construction
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Overview The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) is calling for Registrations of Interest (ROI) as part of New Zealand's International Development Cooperation Programme for the provision of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) services for the Niue Justice Building (WPG-0105504). This opportunity is targeting main contractors and may lead to continuation into Construction services. About MFAT is working in partnership with the Government of Niue to design and construct a new Justice Building to enable effective, reliable and inclusive justice services. The new facility will incorporate courtrooms, judicial chambers, office space, a court registry and archival space. Purpose MFAT anticipates entering into an ECI pre-construction services contract with the selected supplier. Continuation of ECI to delivery of Construction services via NZS3910:2023 will be subject to a number of criteria, including funding approvals, supplier performance, successful achievement of ECI deliverables and progress through pre-agreed milestones, including achieving mutually agreeable contract terms and pricing reviews. Scope The scope includes: Provision of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) services for the Niue Justice Building Potential continuation into Construction services following successful achievement of ECI deliverables and milestones Working collaboratively with MFAT, the Government of Niue and consulting team/s Contractor Requirements Respondents must meet pre-conditions relevant to the project as set out in the ROI evaluation Evaluation will consider capability and capacity Evaluation will consider Respondents' track record Instructions to Tenderers The procurement will be conducted via an open market, two-stage tender process. This ROI phase will be used to create a shortlist who will then be invited to submit a response to a closed Request for Proposal. MFAT is looking to appoint an ECI supplier in mid-2027. Interested parties should subscribe to this GETs notice and review the attached documentation. The ROI document sets out further details of the project and the anticipated timetable. Respondents should also note the ROI Terms and Conditions. Any further details in relation to the opportunity will be linked once available.
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