RFT - National Electronic Security Systems
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Ministry of Justice is seeking to engage a suitably experienced and capable supplier to provide nationwide electronic security system services across its property portfolio, including courts and associated facilities. About The Ministry operates a large and complex electronic security environment supporting safe, secure, compliant, and operationally resilient court operations throughout New Zealand. Scope The scope includes: Programmed preventive and reactive maintenance of electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, intruder alarm, and duress alarm infrastructure Monitoring and management of intruder alarm and duress alarm systems Asset lifecycle planning, replacement, upgrade, and ongoing support of electronic security assets Compliance support, asset information management, reporting, and maintenance of system documentation and records Design, installation, commissioning, and delivery of project-based quoted works, including upgrades, refurbishments, replacements, and new electronic security deployments Contract Terms and Conditions This is an opportunity to partner with the Ministry for up to six years to support and maintain critical electronic security infrastructure across a nationally distributed property portfolio, while contributing to system reliability, compliance, lifecycle planning, and future security improvements. The contract is anticipated to commence in October 2026 Instructions to Tenderers Access to certain tender documents is subject to a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Respondents must complete and return the NDA (Appendix F) to the Ministry's Point of Contact at property.procurement@justice.govt.nz to obtain access to these documents. Refer to Section 1.1 of the RFT for further details. Enquiries Contact: Rupert Nodder Email: Property.Procurement@justice.govt.nz
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