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Catering for NPDC Venues and Events

Issued by New Zealand Government · via GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders

Published
11 Nov 2026
Closes
14 Dec 2026, 23:00 UTC
Reference
35481423
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Sports, Recreation & Events

At a glance

New Zealand Government in New Zealand has published a tender in sports, recreation & events: “Catering for NPDC Venues and Events”. Submissions close on 14 December 2026, 33 days from today. Quote reference 35481423 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 1,306 notices from this buyer since 2020, 547 of them currently open. There are 21 open sports, recreation & events notices in New Zealand on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders, not through FreeTender.

Key requirements

Taken from the notice by FreeTender. The tender document on the official portal is binding — check it, and any corrigendum, before you bid.

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Details

RFx ID: 35481423 Organisation: New Plymouth District Council Open date: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 2:00 PM +13:00 Close date: Tuesday, 15 December 2026 12:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 90000000 - Travel and Food and Lodging and Entertainment Services Region: Taranaki Overview: This New Plymouth District Council tender will be accessible via Tenderlink, and is only being advertised via GETS. All further communications related to this tender will be conducted through TenderLink. To be able to participate in this tender and access the RFX documents, providers will need to ensure they are registered on TenderLink. The TenderLink portal is free to access and to upload submissions. We have published this advanced notice to alert potential respondents of the need to register in Tenderlink. NPDC is seeking proposals from experienced and innovative catering providers to become the catering partner for the Council's premier event venues. The successful supplier will deliver retail, corporate, conference, hospitality and event catering services across the New Plymouth Event Venues network, including Stadium Taranaki, TSB Stadium, TSB Showplace. The successful supplier will be expected to deliver a comprehensive and scalable catering solution capable of supporting a diverse event portfolio. This includes community meetings, functions, and conferences for 10 to 1,000 attendees, as well as major sporting and cultural events attracting audiences of more than 22,000 attendees, and entertainment concerts at Stadium Taranaki with capacities of up to 30,000 attendees. Council is seeking a strategic partner rather than simply a catering contractor. We are looking for an organisation that can work collaboratively with venue staff, hirers, promoters, sponsors and event organisers to maximise venue utilisation, enhance customer experiences and contribute to the commercial success of our venues. Using the link below, please follow the instructions on the main screen of how to set up your organisation to access TenderLink (if you are not already registered). Please make sure your contact email address is accurate. https://www.tenderlink.com/npdc/ Please note, TenderLink is best accessed through Chrome. If you require any further assistance, please contact procurementadmin@npdc.govt.nz Ngā mihi, NPDC Procurement Team

Published on GETS, the New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service.

Context for bidders

We hold 1,306 notices from New Zealand Government, going back to November 2020 — 547 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 21 open Sports, Recreation & Events tenders in New Zealand. This one closes in 33 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this sports, recreation & events opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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