Greater Wellington Regional Council

Heavy Building Maintenance Services for Wellington Metro Stations and Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) Depot Buildings

Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) on behalf of Greater Wellington Rail Limited is seeking proposals from suitably qualified suppliers to deliver a comprehensive maintenance and construction offering across 48 rail stations throughout the Wellington Region, and the Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Maintenance Depot, Wheel Lathe, and Inventory Store Buildings in the Wellington Rail Yard.

The scope of works to be delivered includes painting of buildings, electrical work, roofing, carpentry, concreting, and renewal works, along with the maintenance, inspections and cleaning of the EMU Maintenance, Wheel Lathe, and Inventory Store Buildings.

The objective it to engage a supplier who has:
• a proven track record of undertaking works in a customer facing rail environment,
• a committed and driven culture for Health and Safety throughout the organization, and
• sufficient and experienced resources holding appropriate qualifications and training to deliver the programme of works and gain the necessary KiwiRail qualifications


The contract is for an initial term of 2 years and 11 months, with the option for a further two 12-month extensions based on satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Briefing Session;
1. A supplier briefing session will be held on Friday 20 May 2022, which will commence in GWRC’s Cuba Street office at 2:00pm, and this will include a tour of the EMU Buildings. Whilst this is not mandatory this will be the only opportunity to tour the EMU Buildings.

2. Public paid street parking can be found



Site Visit;
1. Suppliers will then make their own way to the EMU Depot at 154 Thorndon Quay for a tour of the EMU Buildings to begin at 3:00pm. The visit is expected to take one hour. Note: suppliers will require full PPE for the visit including a bump cap, safety glasses, hi vis vest, steel cap lace up boots, and long sleeve shirts and pants.

2. Visitor parking will be available at 154 Thorndon Quay.

3. If suppliers wish to register for this session, they may do so up until Thursday 19 May by or before 12pm. Please note that only one person from each supplier may attend the tour of the EMU buildings.


Questions relating to the tender and/or wish to register for the site visit, please direct them via GETS.