Streetlight Renewals and Maintenance
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Whangarei District Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the maintenance and renewal of streetlighting and Council amenity lighting assets across both Whangārei District Council (WDC) and Kaipara District Council (KDC). Scope The scope includes: Maintenance and renewal of streetlighting assets across both Whangārei District Council (WDC) and Kaipara District Council (KDC) Maintenance and renewal of Council amenity lighting assets, including Parks and Recreation lighting, across both WDC and KDC State highway carriageway lighting is excluded from the scope, as this is maintained separately by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Contract Terms and Conditions This contract is being procured under the new NZS3917:2025 Standard The lowest or any tender is not necessarily accepted Enquiries The organiser of this contract is Aaron Reilly of Whangarei District Council. Email: aaron.reilly@wdc.govt.nz Phone: 021 224 5336
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