Tauriko West | Tupenga Geotechnical Investigation
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) relating to the Tauriko West | Tupenga Geotechnical Investigation. The RFI is directed at suppliers experienced in undertaking geotechnical investigation who are available to undertake works in Tauranga. Purpose This RFI is provided as an early indication only of the project scope and to invite feedback from the market. It will not form part of any future procurement documents or contract documents but will be used to inform how NZTA may procure these works in the coming months. This is not the commencement of a procurement process or a registration of interest. Requesting the project information in no way holds NZ Transport Agency to include the requestor in any procurement process. Information Requested Respondents are invited to review the RFI document and provide feedback on their capacity and capability, based on the information currently available. Contractor Requirements Experience in undertaking geotechnical investigation Availability to undertake works in Tauranga Instructions to Respondents Respondents should refer to the GETS website for instructions on uploading requests: https://www.gets.govt.nz/SupplierUserTenderHelp.htm Enquiries Contact: Rachel Mackay Email: tender@nzta.govt.nz
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