Ministry of Education - School Infrastructure

RFT - Main Contractor for Gym Alterations at Murchison Area School, Murchison, Tasman

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Re: RFT - Main Contractor for Gym Alterations at Murchison Area School, Murchison, Tasman

On behalf of Murchison Area School, Onus Projects is calling for tenders from main contractors to carry out alterations to the school's gym building, converting the existing unused, derelict changing rooms into a functional, fit-for-purpose multiuse teaching space.

Key Dates:

RFT submissions close: Thursday 22nd October 2026 @5pm

Intended contract award (indicative): 30th October 2026

Please submit your RFT via GETS direct, and arrange any site via the GETS question/answer function

Note:

Project location: Waimea Intermediate School, 48 Salisbury Road, Richmond 7020 (Tasman Region)

Any future engagement will be through a Medium Works Contract; no contract-specific tags will be accepted

Works are not restricted to school holiday periods

Practical completion required prior to December 2027

Works can commence on site as early as March 2027, subject to contract signing, material availability, consent, and contractor availability

Site visits are by appointment only

Please refer to the additional tender documents for further information.

Regards,
Carl Fisher
Onus Projects Limited

Department/Business Unit: Board of Trustees - Approve by BoT - ie. School Principal