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Main Fencing/Building Contractor for LSM Fencing & Gates at Hiwinui School

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

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Published
2 Sept 2026
Closes
2 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC
Reference
34831613
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure

Details

RFx ID: 34831613 Organisation: Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure Open date: Thursday, 3 September 2026 9:00 AM +12:00 Close date: Friday, 2 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 Fencing/Building Contractor to carry out the LSM Fencing & Gates Project. The Contract Works required are: The proposal is to remove existing fencing and vegetation and installing new 1800mm high powder-coated aluminium boundary fencing and associated pedestrian, vehicle, and accessible gates. Also includes Timber Fencing to part of the private driveway and Melford Lane Boundary. Works include construction of concrete retaining walls and mowing strips where required, along with subsoil drainage on the school side and open swales on road or driveway boundaries for stormwater management. Additional works include minor landscaping, reinstatement, a secure bore enclosure, and new raised garden beds, with the aim of improving site security, accessibility, and drainage. Contractors MUST visit site for tender to be compliant. Contact School Office to arrange a site visit. Refer to invite letter attached. 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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