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Maraetōtara Playground Redevelopment Physical Works

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

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Published
8 Nov 2026
Closes
4 Dec 2026, 02:00 UTC
Reference
WDC-27-070
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Sports, Recreation & Events

At a glance

New Zealand Government in New Zealand has published a tender in sports, recreation & events: “Maraetōtara Playground Redevelopment Physical Works”. Submissions close on 4 December 2026, 25 days from today. Quote reference WDC-27-070 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 1,277 notices from this buyer since 2020, 554 of them currently open. There are 19 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.

Details

RFx ID: 35455622 Organisation: Whakatane District Council Open date: Monday, 9 November 2026 12:00 PM +13:00 Close date: Friday, 4 December 2026 3:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services Region: Bay of Plenty Overview: Whakatāne District Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to deliver the physical works associated with the Maraetōtara Playground Redevelopment at Ōhope. The project involves demolition and site preparation, earthworks, drainage, construction of new pathways, boardwalks and playground infrastructure, installation of Council-supplied playground equipment and furniture, nature play elements, and associated landscape enhancements. This redevelopment will transform the existing playground into a modern, inclusive and accessible community destination that supports recreation, wellbeing and connection to the surrounding coastal environment. The successful contractor will have the opportunity to deliver a high-profile public amenity project while demonstrating expertise in playground construction, civil works and public space development, and establishing a strong working relationship with Council for future community infrastructure projects.

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

Context for bidders

We hold 1,277 notices from New Zealand Government, going back to November 2020 — 554 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 19 open Sports, Recreation & Events tenders in New Zealand. This one closes in 25 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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