Huka Falls Upgrade Stage 1

Tender description

<table><tr><td><b>RFx ID: </b></td><td>35273953</td></tr><tr><td><b>Organisation: </b></td><td>Department of Conservation</td></tr><tr><td><b>Open date: </b></td><td>Tuesday, 20 October 2026 2:30 PM +13:00</td></tr><tr><td><b>Close date: </td><td>Thursday, 19 November 2026 12:00 PM +13:00</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><b>Categories: </b></td><td>30000000 - Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components and Supplies<br>72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services<br>83000000 - Public Utilities and Public Sector Related Services<br>95000000 - Land and Buildings and Structures and Thoroughfares</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><b>Region: </b></td><td>Bay of Plenty</td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><b>Overview: </b></td><td>Huka Falls is one of the Department's most visited sites, attracting up to one million visitors annually. The current pathways, barriers, and signage are over 25 years old. They do not meet current standards and fail to provide an appropriate visitor experience, posing safety and reputation risks.<br>This procurement is aimed at addressing visitor safety relating to the barriers. It will also improve their design to reduce maintenance costs and improve aesthetics. Approximately 360m of steel barriers require modification or replacement. An additional 60m section is required to protect visitors from an identified fall risk next to the car park.</td></tr></table>

Eligibility criteria

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