Palmerston North City Council Arena Air Dome Design & Build Advanced Notice of Contract Opportunity
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About this tender
Overview Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) intends to shortly release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design and construction of a new multi-purpose indoor sports facility utilising air-supported dome technology at Arena Manawatū. This advanced notice is issued ahead of that RFP release. Purpose This landmark project represents a significant investment in sporting and community infrastructure and aims to increase indoor sports capacity, improve year-round facility availability, and support regional and national sporting events. Scope The scope includes: Design and construction of a new multi-purpose indoor sports facility utilising air-supported dome technology at Arena Manawatū Delivery via a Design & Build procurement model Contractor Requirements Experienced lead contractors capable of providing innovative, high-quality, and value-for-money solutions Enquiries Contact: David Visser Email: david.visser@pncc.govt.nz Phone: 0297724545
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