Tarata Road Resilience Project Sites 5b Construction Services
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About this tender
Overview New Plymouth District Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced civil contractor to deliver road construction services for Site 5b as one package, as part of the Tarata Road Resilience Programme. Purpose Timely completion of works is essential. The 30 April 2027 deadline ensures delivery during the summer construction season and aligns with the broader Tarata Road Resilience Programme, which targets completion of six sites by June 2027 and reflects the community's expectation for prompt, high-quality improvements. Scope The scope includes: Delivery of road construction services for Site 5b as one package under the Tarata Road Resilience Programme Completion of approximately 800 metres of physical works at Site 5b Use of machine control technology, including graders and excavators, to complete the works Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced civil contractor with the capability and capacity to deliver the works Demonstrated capability and capacity to complete the works using machine control technology (graders and excavators) Reliable and responsible contractor with a proven track record in delivering road construction projects of similar scale and complexity Implementation of a robust methodology that adheres to road construction best practices, including: use of well-maintained plant and equipment, a healthy and well-trained workforce, and audited safety policies and procedures that prevent incidents Contract Terms and Conditions All physical works for Site 5b are required to be completed by 30 April 2027 The broader Tarata Road Resilience Programme targets completion of six sites by June 2027 Instructions to Tenderers This tender is accessible via TenderLink and is only being advertised via GETS. All further communications related to this tender will be conducted through TenderLink. To participate in this tender and access the RFX documents, providers need to ensure they are registered on TenderLink. The TenderLink portal is free to access and to upload submissions. This advance notice has been published to alert potential respondents of the need to register on TenderLink. TenderLink is best accessed through Chrome. If you require any further assistance with TenderLink, please contact procurementadmin@npdc.govt.nz Enquiries Contact: Amelia Robinson Phone: 067596060
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