Supplier log in
26-082 Waitara Pool Heating Project
Details
| RFx ID : | 33084337 |
| Tender Name : | 26-082 Waitara Pool Heating Project |
| Reference # : | |
| Open Date : | Monday, 24 November 2025 2:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
| Close Date : | Thursday, 22 January 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00) |
| Tender Type : | Request for Proposals (RFP) |
| Tender Coverage : | Sole Agency [?] |
| Categories : |
|
| Regions: |
|
| Exemption Reason : | None |
| Required Pre-qualifications : | None |
| Contact : |
NPDC Procurement Admin procurementadmin@npdc.govt.nz 067596060 |
| Alternate Physical Delivery Address : | |
| Alternate Physical Fax Number : |
The opportunity - What we need
New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is seeking a suitably qualified Mechanical Services Contractor to design and build a new heat pump system for the Waitara Pool in Waitara, New Zealand.
The Waitara Pool is a valued community asset which experiences 15,000 to 20,000 visits each year. The Waitara Pool serves as a seasonal hub for recreation, fitness, and water safety education. Given its significance, ensuring the pool remains operational, sustainable, and cost-effective is essential, making the transition to a heat pump system a strategic investment in both environmental responsibility and long-term community service.
The Waitara Pool Heating Upgrade Project aims to replace the aging and insufficient gas-based heating system with a modern, sustainable solution that ensures consistent water temperature, reduced operational costs, and aligns with NPDC’s climate goals.
The preferred solution entails the installation of high-efficiency electric heat pumps. As part of the electrification works, it has been determined that an electrical infrastructure upgrade, is required to meet the increased electrical load associated with the heat pump system.
This upgrade not only enhances energy efficiency and indoor comfort but also directly support the New Plymouth District Council’s Environmental Sustainability Policy. By reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions, the project embodies the policy’s pillars of climate change mitigation, resource efficiency, and kaitiakitanga – demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship for future generations.
It's anticipated that the successful contractor will collaborate with professional engineering and design consultancies to deliver the designed design component, should they not possess this capability in-house. It is the Council’s intention to award the entire scope to a single contractor who can provide a comprehensive solution whether in-house, through a partnership or sub-contracting arrangement
All construction works must be substantially completed, fully operational, and commissioned by 31st October 2026 to enable the pool to open in mid-November 2026
