RFT for Main Contractor for Fire Alarm Replacement at Te Kamo High School

Closes in 28 daysSubmission deadline: 01 December 2026, 05:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

Overview The Ministry of Education (NZ) is seeking a main contractor to undertake the Stage 2 fire alarm replacement works at Te Kamo High School. About The existing fire alarm system installed across the school has a number of obsolete components that are no longer available. As the units are failing, they are causing a number of costly nuisance alarms and incurring call out fees. Stage 1 of the site wide upgrade has already been completed. This included the installation of a new fire panel in the admin building and replacement of the fire alarm system in the admin building with a new Type 4 alarm system. Scope The scope includes: Upgrade of all remaining buildings on site from the obsolete fire alarm system to a new compatible Type 4 system Instructions to Tenderers Please use the GETS question and answer service for any queries relating to this tender.

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