Rakaia UV Disinfection Equipment Replacement 2026-27 RFP
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Ashburton District Council is seeking Proposals from suitably qualified respondents for a turnkey replacement of the existing UV disinfection system at the Rakaia Wastewater Treatment Plant. Purpose This RFP seeks to restore reliable treatment performance, reduce consent compliance risk, and secure a maintainable long-term disinfection solution for the Rakaia Wastewater Treatment Plant. Scope The scope includes: Design of a replacement UV disinfection system for the Rakaia Wastewater Treatment Plant Supply of the replacement UV disinfection system Installation of the replacement UV disinfection system Testing of the replacement UV disinfection system Commissioning of the replacement UV disinfection system Handover of the replacement UV disinfection system to Ashburton District Council
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