Universal Metering District Wide
Tender Overview
About this tender
Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking to implement a smart water metering solution to the remaining areas of the district. Meter installation is required at approximately 8,000 locations within Whangamatā, Matarangi, Tairua and Onemana. In Whangamatā, an existing inventory of approximately 4,500 mechanical meters and toby boxes is in storage, and initial investigation of this area has already been completed. No investigation work has yet been completed in Matarangi, Tairua and Onemana. Thames-Coromandel District Council is seeking information on respondents’ capability and approach to delivering end-to-end water metering solutions. This includes investigation, validation, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operational support across the identified service areas. Contact: Georgia Nugent Email: georgia.nugent@tcdc.govt.nz
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