Safer Drinking Water in Schools (SDWS) Programme - Bundle 1 - Tairawhiti RFQ

Overview The Ministry of Education is seeking tenders for the delivery of drinking water infrastructure upgrades across seven schools in the wider Ōpōtiki, Gisborne and East Coast region, as part of Bundle 1 of the Safer Drinking Water in Schools (SDWS) Programme (Tairawhiti RFQ). About The SDWS Programme has been established to address drinking water compliance requirements under the Water Services Act 2021 and to improve the safety, reliability and resilience of self-supplying school water systems. The Ministry has bundled the seven schools into a single procurement package to improve delivery efficiency and contractor mobilisation across the region. Scope Works vary by school but generally include: New treatment sheds Treated water storage tanks Telemetry systems First flush diverters Leaf screens Sampling points Treatment equipment upgrades Associated pipework Electrical works Commissioning activities Contractor Requirements Work within live school environments Minimise disruption to school operations Maintain strong health and safety practices Coordinate closely with school stakeholders Contract Terms and Conditions Works are expected to commence in November 2026 Completion is targeted by February 2027 Instructions to Tenderers Tender evaluation will be based on the following weighted criteria: Price: 50% Proposed solution: 20% Capability: 10% Capacity: 10% Economic benefits: 10%