Christchurch Boys’ High School Main Block – Application of S-Protect Clear Hydrophobic System and potential additional requirements

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Tender Closed
RFx ID :	32994467
Tender Name :	Christchurch Boys’ High School Main Block – Application of S-Protect Clear Hydrophobic System and potential additional requirements
Reference # :
Open Date :	Monday, 17 November 2025 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 28 November 2025 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Ministry of Education - Approval from Ministry Employee - ie. Case Manager
Tender Type :	Request for Tenders (RFT)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services
Regions:	Canterbury
Exemption Reason :	3. Only one supplier
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	All enquires to be made through the GETS Question & Answer function
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :	All submissions to be made through the GETS website
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
Agency Address :	NEW ZEALAND

i. This procurement relates to remedial works on the Main Block at Christchurch Boys’ High School, a Category 1 Heritage NZ listed building. The scope includes all works required to complete the application of a breathable external sealant to the southern brick façade and Oamaru stone window surrounds. This includes, but is not limited to, contractor-led management of access, surface preparation, and sealant application.
ii. The Ministry of Education seeks to ensure the long-term weathertightness of the Main Block’s southern façade, following persistent moisture issues observed post-redevelopment. The desired outcome is a dry, stable internal environment suitable for continued use as a school facility, achieved through the application of a breathable sealant that does not compromise the heritage integrity of the building.
iii. The Main Block underwent a major redevelopment completed in January 2025, which included structural strengthening and targeted weathertightness repairs. These repairs involved selective brick replacement, repointing, and tying, as well as paint removal and partial replacement of the Oamaru stone window surrounds. Despite these efforts, a significant rain event in May 2025 led to moisture ingress through the southern façade, which remained wet throughout winter. While the original design team anticipates eventual drying

This tender has been awarded.

• Richards Contracting Limited - 28, Waitikiri Square, Parklands, Christchurch, 8083, NEW ZEALAND

Exemption under rule: 3. Only one supplier

Further Award Information:
It is intended that the value of the contract resulting from
this tender will be within value band: $100,000-$250,000

Award Date: Friday, 12 December 2025 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Wednesday, 7 January 2026 8:42 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)