Tenders/Main Building Contractor for Te Kura o Omanaia - Block 3, 11, 1 A Replacements

Main Building Contractor for Te Kura o Omanaia - Block 3, 11, 1 A Replacements

Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure

Published: Sep 29, 2026

Updated: Sep 30, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, education and training and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Rehabilitation. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through GETS - New Zealand Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Te Kura o Ōmanaia is seeking a suitably experienced Main Contractor to deliver a bundled programme of refurbishment, lifecycle replacement and site improvement works at the School.The Contract Works combine several workstreams into a single construction package to achieve efficient delivery, coordinated site management and value for money. The works generally comprise:Block 3: Removal of existing unsuitable wall coverings within the cooking room and installation of new durable, hygienic wall linings suitable for food preparation activities.Block 11: Removal and replacement of deteriorated timber decking, landing and steps, including inspection and remediation of underlying supporting structures where required.Block A / Pool Changing Facilities: Refurbishment of the existing pool changing facility, including decking, flooring, internal linings, sanitary fixtures, plumbing, partitions and external doors.Swimming Pool: Pool preparation and fibreglass relining, together with replacement and upgrade of associated skimmers, pipework, pump, filtration equipment and ancillary infrastructure.The successful Main Contractor will be responsible for overall site establishment, programming, supervision, health and safety, management of subcontractors and nominated specialists, protection of existing facilities, quality assurance, commissioning and handover.The School is expected to remain operational during portions of the works. Tenderers must demonstrate suitable experience and capability in delivering refurbishment works within operational school or similarly occupied environments.The preferred construction commencement is 18 December 2026, with works programmed to maximise the summer school holiday period and minimise disruption to teaching and learning.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on September 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure

Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure has issued 766 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 99 currently open and 428 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Education & Training, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for New Zealand. Notices are distributed via GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: September 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure in New Zealand. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in New Zealand. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.