Piopiotahi and Aoraki data capturing cameras RFP

ClosedClose date: 14 August 2026

About this tender

Overview The Department of Conservation (DOC) is seeking a supplier to design, install, and operate fixed camera systems at two public road locations adjacent to public conservation land: Milford Sound / Piopiotahi and Aoraki / Mount Cook. Purpose The camera systems will collect anonymised data on vehicle movements and occupancy to support DOC in building a reliable evidence base on visitor behaviour. Scope The scope includes: Design of fixed camera systems for two public road locations: Milford Sound / Piopiotahi and Aoraki / Mount Cook Installation of the fixed camera systems at both locations Operation of the fixed camera systems to collect anonymised data on vehicle movements and occupancy

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