Okaihau Primary School - Block 7: External Refurbishment
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About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking a contractor to carry out the external refurbishment of Block 7 at Okaihau Primary School. Scope The scope includes: Demolishing and safely removing the fibre cement wall cladding, which contains asbestos (ACM), and the old window joinery Installing new cladding over a cavity system, with any damaged timber framing replaced Installing new double-glazed aluminium windows and doors throughout Installing new roof flashings, barge flashings and fascia/barge boards Constructing a new timber deck (piles, joists, bearers, stairs, balustrade and handrails) with Ecoglo markers, plus carpet to the deck area Upgrading the access ramp to the block Installing a replacement heat pump on a new concrete plinth Installing a new Type 4 fire alarm with exit signage Associated external works Contract Terms and Conditions All disruptive, asbestos removal and high-risk works must be completed during the Christmas school holidays Enquiries All enquiries are to be made through GETS.
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