India Apples Research Study

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Tender Closed
RFx ID :	34634855
Tender Name :	India Apples Research Study
Reference # :	4327
Open Date :	Wednesday, 13 May 2026 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Monday, 15 June 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Departmental
Tender Type :	Award Notice (AN)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	93171600 - International trade
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	3. Only one supplier
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	David Hope commercial@mfat.govt.nz .
Agency Address :

New Zealand Apples and Pears Incorporated (NZAPI) is the overall New Zealand apples industry body. As a result, it is the only body able to undertake research such as this for the overall benefit of the apples industry, and to ensure New Zealand secures maximum value from the negotiated access in the FTA

This tender has been awarded to:

• NEW ZEALAND APPLES AND PEARS INCORPORATED - 507, Eastbourne Street West, Hastings, 4120, NEW ZEALAND

Exemption under rule: 3. Only one supplier

Further Award Information:
Description
Support the NZ apples industry to maximise the market access benefits of the NZ-India FTA.

Exemption reason
Explain the circumstances for not listing this on GETS, and a high-level statement about planning remediation if appropriate e.g. the contract was extended to allow time for all parties to prepare for a robust open market opportunity
New Zealand Apples and Pears Incorporated (NZAPI) is the overall New Zealand apples industry body. As a result, it is the only body able to undertake research such as this for the overall benefit of the apples industry, and to ensure New Zealand secures maximum value from the negotiated access in the FTA. Procurement Type
Insert the type of procurement process used: Direct source
Contract term
5.5 months

Award Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Wednesday, 5 August 2026 11:30 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)