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Biodiversity Research Centre – Fixed Tanks
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| RFx ID : | 32813660 |
| Tender Name : | Biodiversity Research Centre – Fixed Tanks |
| Reference # : | TP2025 E-tech |
| Open Date : | Friday, 10 October 2025 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
| Close Date : | Friday, 10 October 2025 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
| Department/Business Unit : | SCA |
| Tender Type : | Award Notice (AN) |
| Tender Coverage : | Sole Agency [?] |
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| Exemption Reason : | 14.9.c Only one supplier |
| Required Pre-qualifications : | None |
| Contact : |
Elisha Minehan 0204448688 |
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Successful Supplier’s Name and Address: Etech NZ Ltd 130 Kaimanawa Street Palmerston North 4414 New Zealand
Description of the Goods, Services, or Works: The procurement is for the supply of 24 specialist, custom-designed fixed storage tanks for the Te Papa Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC) facility in Trentham. This includes manufacture, seismic certification, on-site storage at the supplier's facility post-manufacture, and final installation at the BRC.
Date the Contract was Awarded: 22 September 2025
Term of the Contract: The contract commenced in September 2025 and is anticipated to conclude around June/July 2028, upon practical completion of the BRC by the main contractor.
Expected Spend under the Contract: The total expected spend under the contract is $956,870.00 (excl. GST).
Type of Procurement Process Used: Direct Source
Justification for Exemption from Open Advertising (Rule 14.9): An exemption from open advertising was claimed under Rule 14.9. This direct sourcing was necessary because Etech is the unique supplier that possesses all the required elements for this specific asset: ownership of the certified tank design and seismic documentation; direct, historical project knowledge from the original fabrication; and the capability to provide critical logistical support (on-site storage) required for the BRC project timeline. Engaging an alternative supplier would incur significant costs and risks due to required re-engineering and re-certification.
Economic Benefits to New Zealand: The fabrication and manufacturing work will be undertaken by a New Zealand-based company (Etech NZ Ltd).
This tender has been awarded to:
- E Tech - 130, Kaimanawa Street, Palmerston North New Zealand 4414, NEW ZEALAND
Exemption under rule: 14.9.c Only one supplier
Further Award Information:
Successful Supplier’s Name and Address: Etech NZ Ltd 130 Kaimanawa Street Palmerston North 4414 New Zealand
Description of the Goods, Services, or Works: The procurement is for the supply of 24 specialist, custom-designed fixed storage tanks for the Te Papa Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC) facility in Trentham. This includes manufacture, seismic certification, on-site storage at the supplier's facility post-manufacture, and final installation at the BRC.
Date the Contract was Awarded: 22 September 2025
Term of the Contract: The contract commenced in September 2025 and is anticipated to conclude around June/July 2028, upon practical completion of the BRC by the main contractor.
Expected Spend under the Contract: The total expected spend under the contract is $956,870.00 (excl. GST).
Type of Procurement Process Used: Direct Source
Justification for Exemption from Open Advertising (Rule 14.9): An exemption from open advertising was claimed under Rule 14.9. This direct sourcing was necessary because Etech is the unique supplier that possesses all the required elements for this specific asset: ownership of the certified tank design and seismic documentation; direct, historical project knowledge from the original fabrication; and the capability to provide critical logistical support (on-site storage) required for the BRC project timeline. Engaging an alternative supplier would incur significant costs and risks due to required re-engineering and re-certification.
Economic Benefits to New Zealand: The fabrication and manufacturing work will be undertaken by a New Zealand-based company (Etech NZ Ltd).
Award Date: Monday, 22 September 2025 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Monday, 20 October 2025 11:56 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
