RFT - Main Contractor for F Block Recladding at South Westland Area School, South Westland
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview On behalf of South Westland Area School, Onus Projects is inviting main contractors to submit tenders for the recladding of South Westland Area School's F Block building. This Request for Tender is issued through the Ministry of Education (NZ). Scope Recladding of South Westland Area School's F Block building Contract Terms and Conditions Intended contract award (indicative): 16 November 2026 Any future engagement will be through a Medium Works Contract; no contract-specific tags will be accepted Works can commence as early as 16 December 2026, subject to contract signing, material availability, and contractor availability Site Inspection Site visits are strictly by appointment only. Appointments can be arranged with the following contact: Contact Person: Carl Fisher, Onus Projects Ltd Email: carl@onusprojects.nz Phone: 027 305 7684 Instructions to Tenderers RFT submissions must be lodged via GETS direct. Please refer to the additional tender documents for further information. Enquiries All enquiries are to be made through GETS.
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