Pākihikura (Opotiki) Harbour Dredging Contract - EOI
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Opotiki District Council is seeking indications of interest from suppliers capable of undertaking maintenance dredging in Pākihikura (Opotiki Harbour). This market sounding exercise will help to gauge market interest and thereby shape the procurement process. Scope Maintenance dredging of Pākihikura (Opotiki Harbour) Instructions to Respondents Ōpōtiki District Council is also seeking feedback on the proposed approach for contracting, with questions set out in the attached document. Responding to this Advance Notice requires contact information to be provided, which will enable Council to proactively inform Respondents about developments in relation to this opportunity. Responding to this Advance Notice does not obligate suppliers to respond to a subsequent RFP. Enquiries Contact: Errin Wilmshurt Email: errinn@odc.govt.nz Phone: 07 3153030
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