ROI - Opotiki District Council - Stage 1A WWPS01 Upgrade - Civil and General Physical Works

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 20 November 2026 — indicative and subject to change

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Overview Ōpōtiki District Council intends to invite tenders for the Stage 1A WWPS01 Upgrade, Civil and General Physical Works, forming part of Council's wider wastewater infrastructure upgrade programme. This notice is an advance notice providing the contracting market with early visibility of the upcoming procurement opportunity ahead of the formal request for tender (RFT). Purpose This advance notice allows interested contractors to plan resources and consider their capability and availability ahead of the formal RFT. Scope The scope includes: Civil and general physical works associated with the upgrade of WWPS01 Working alongside, assisting with coordination and collaboration of Ōpōtiki District Council's separate contractors for mechanical and electrical works Contractor Requirements Relevant civil infrastructure and live wastewater construction capability Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with the principal, engineer and separate contractors involved in delivery of the pump station upgrade Experience in sheet piling, de-watering, construction staging and sequencing Proven ability in water pump stations Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A mandatory tender briefing/site visit is anticipated as part of the formal tender process. Instructions to Respondents Council is targeting release of the RFT through the Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS) in December 2026. The contingency date for release of the RFT is January 2027. The procurement is intended to be undertaken as an open market competitive RFT that is evaluated by means of the price quality method (PQM). This notice is provided for advance information only and does not constitute a request for tender, an invitation to submit an offer, or a commitment by Ōpōtiki District Council to proceed with the procurement within the indicative timeframes stated above. All timings are indicative and may be subject to change. The final scope, tender requirements, procurement programme and contract documentation will be confirmed through the formal RFT when released on GETS. Interested suppliers are encouraged to monitor GETS for the formal tender opportunity. Interested suppliers are requested to register their interest via email. Please provide an email response to benj@odc.govt.nz to confirm future interest in submitting a proposal. Enquiries Contact: Ben Jaques Email: BenJ@odc.govt.nz

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