Request for Tender - Nelson Street Sewer Rising Main Extension
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Marlborough District Council is seeking tenders for the design-build of the Nelson Street Sewer Rising Main Extension in Blenheim. Scope Design-build of approximately 100 metres of new sewer pipe, located below SH1 and SH6 in Blenheim, as detailed in the RFT documents Instructions to Tenderers Tender submissions must be made online: Submit online Enquiries Contact Person: Graeme Jackson Address: 15 Seymour Street, Blenheim Email: graeme.jackson@marlborough.govt.nz Phone: 03 520 7440
How to respond to this tender
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