Request for Pricing and Information - Marlborough Sounds Water Taxi Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Marlborough District Council is seeking pricing and information for the provision of water taxi services in the Marlborough Sounds area, as detailed in the RFIP documents. Scope Provision of water taxi services in the Marlborough Sounds area Instructions to Tenderers Tender submissions should be sent by email to tenders@marlborough.govt.nz. Enquiries Contact Person: Brendon Robertson Contact Address: 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim Contact Email: brendon.robertson@marlborough.govt.nz Contact Phone: 03 520 7440
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