Waitomo DC Storm Recovery 2026/27: Road Retreats
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About this tender
Overview Waitomo District Council requires a suitably experienced construction contractor to carry out physical works utilising NZS 3910:2013. This contract covers the completion of road retreat works on storm-affected slumped road sections within the Waitomo District. Scope The contract covers four sites, each forming a separable portion: Separable Portion 1: Mangaorongo Road, RP 5.472 Separable Portion 2: Mangatoa Road, RP 17.826 Separable Portion 3: Totoro Road, RP 7.593 Separable Portion 4: Te Waitere Road, RP 5.92 The contract works include, but are not limited to: Temporary traffic management Earthworks Drainage works Sealed pavement construction Unsealed pavement construction Pavement road marking and reinstatement Contractor Requirements Suitably experienced construction contractor capable of carrying out physical works in accordance with NZS 3910:2013 Contract Terms and Conditions Works are to be carried out in accordance with NZS 3910:2013 The contract is structured into four separable portions, one for each site Instructions to Tenderers Any questions in relation to the tender documents must be submitted in writing to the Principal Contact Person. Enquiries will be answered using the Notice to Tenderers (NTT) process and uploaded to the Council's tendering portal. Final date for enquiries: 2 PM NZT on 05/11/2026 Economic benefits consideration: Yes, weighted at 10% Enquiries Contact: Sumit Mammen Email: sumit.mammen@waitomo.govt.nz
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