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Main Building Contractor for LSM Bathroom Modification at Hiwinui School

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

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Published
13 Sept 2026
Closes
9 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC
Reference
34907410
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure

Details

RFx ID: 34907410 Organisation: Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure Open date: Monday, 14 September 2026 9:00 AM +12:00 Close date: Friday, 9 October 2026 5:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services Region: Manawatu-Wanganui Overview: The Board of Trustees for Hiwinui School, are seeking a suitably qualified Main Building Contractor to carry out the LSM Bathroom Modifications Project. The Contract Works required are: The proposal is to reconfigure and refurbish the existing staff toilets, accessible bathroom and resource room to create a larger universal bathroom with a shower, change table and H-track hoist. New built-in storage will be provided in the adjacent hallway to replace storage lost through the reconfiguration. Modifications to the adjoining multipurpose fire doors will also be undertaken to achieve compliance, including new timber-framed walls, cladding, storage modifications, emergency lighting and signage. Contractors MUST visit site for tender to be compliant. Contact School Office to arrange a site visit. Refer to invite letter attached. Contractors must also arrange a site visit prior to the school holidays Friday 25th September. Ideally dependent on MoE funding approval this work would start as soon as possible after confirmation provided, however this will be discussed with the successful contractor and school once funding approvals are confirmed. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: https://education.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Primary-Secondary/Property/Procurement-templates-guides/School-Property-Procurement-RFx-Process-Terms-Conditions-Conditions-of-Tendering-2017-2.pdf

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