NZDF New Build Housing - Budget 2026 Waiouru

Overview The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking a Main Contractor for the design and construction of approximately 14 new single level standalone homes at Waiouru, as part of the NZDF Housing Programme. This is an open market, single stage process. About The land for this development is currently vacant but has been used for housing in the past. Scope The scope includes: Design and construction of approximately 14 new single level standalone turnkey homes at Waiouru Associated on lot and off lot landscaping and civils works on NZDF owned or designated land Contractor Requirements Tenderers must meet the following minimum requirements. Those that cannot satisfactorily demonstrate adherence to these preconditions will not be progressed to evaluation. Residential Delivery Experience: Tenderers must have delivered a minimum of fifteen residential dwellings, including a design and build residential development of at least five or more dwellings, within the past three years Capacity to Commence: Confirmation of capacity to commence in line with the proposed start date, and that sufficient capacity exists throughout the proposed programme to complete the works Experience with Design and Build Contracts: Confirmation and demonstration of experience working under design and build contracts Bonds and Security: Confirmed ability to obtain a 5% performance bond based on the tenderer's proposed price Tender Briefing and Site Inspection Briefing Date: Monday 28 September Briefing Time: 1:00pm Format: Online briefing via MS Teams Site Visit Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 Site Visit Time: 12:00pm Site Visit Location: Waiouru See the RFT Main Document for further details. Instructions to Tenderers To participate, access the SmartProcure portal at https://nzdf.bravosolution.com and search for RFX code 2876. This portal is the source of all tender documentation and communication with NZDF. Enquiries Contact: Defence Commercial Services Email: dcs.vm@nzdf.mil.nz