Qualified Supplier Pool - Supply of Business-As-Usual Trapping and Monitoring Products

Overview The Department of Conservation (DOC) intends to release a Registration of Interest (ROI) through GETS in November 2026 to establish a preferred supplier arrangement for the supply of business-as-usual (BAU) traps, bait stations, trap tunnels, monitoring consumables, replacement parts, accessories, and related conservation pest management products used across New Zealand. This notice is provided for advance planning purposes only, to advise the market of a potential upcoming opportunity which may or may not be progressed. Purpose The procurement seeks to establish relationships with specialist trapping system suppliers, manufacturers, and authorised distributors that can demonstrate a core business and proven capability in the supply and support of commercially available trapping products and associated accessories. The arrangement is intended to provide DOC with ongoing access to a broad range of trapping and monitoring products that meet the majority of operational requirements, while supporting competition, value for money, and reliable nationwide supply. Scope The scope includes: Supply of traps Supply of bait stations Supply of trap tunnels Supply of monitoring consumables Supply of replacement parts Supply of accessories Supply of related conservation pest management products Products incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), automated image recognition, camera-enabled monitoring systems, acoustic recorders, trail cameras, transmitters, herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and related products will be outside the scope of this procurement for the time being. Contractor Requirements A demonstrated core business and proven capability in the supply and support of commercially available trapping products and associated accessories Ability to demonstrate specialist capability, product offerings, and supply chain capacity Relevant sustainability initiatives Instructions to Tenderers Interested suppliers are encouraged to ensure they are registered on GETS and are prepared to demonstrate their specialist capability, product offerings, supply chain capacity, and relevant sustainability initiatives. Full details, response requirements, and evaluation criteria will be contained within the ROI documentation when released. Future Procurement Opportunities are published to advise the market of potential upcoming opportunities which may or may not be progressed. If the project is progressed, interested suppliers will be notified. Any further information about this opportunity will be available on GETS if the opportunity proceeds to market. Enquiries DOC is not taking questions at this time. Contact: DOC Procurement Team Email: tenders@doc.govt.nz