LENZ Upgrade Project - Legislation Drafting Technology Development and Maintenance

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Tender Closed
RFx ID :	31243547
Tender Name :	LENZ Upgrade Project - Legislation Drafting Technology Development and Maintenance
Reference # :	LENZ2025/001
Open Date :	Tuesday, 11 March 2025 4:30 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Thursday, 3 April 2025 4:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Parliamentary Counsel Office
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	43230000 - Software
Regions:	Wellington
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Michelle Baker michelle.baker@pco.govt.nz +64 21 974486
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :
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This procurement relates to updating the tools used by Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) for drafting and storing legislation to ensure legislative technology is performant, reliable, resilient and cost effective to maintain and operate. PCO is seeking existing commercial options that could replace the drafting and storage components of our end-to-end XML-based publishing system. Key components include:
• Legislative XML authoring
• Data storage
The PCO is also interested in Digital Adoption Platforms (DAPs) to both assist existing staff with transitioning to new software and more quickly onboard new staff. Due to the range of components we are looking to procure it is possible this process could result in more than one supplier being selected to deliver the work.

Central to this tender is the requirement to deliver a modern and stable system for drafting and publishing legislation that is able to be developed iteratively in response to changing technology and user requirements.

This is a unique opportunity to play a role in shaping the future direction of New Zealand’s legislative technology. Having a stable, fit-for-purpose and future-focused system in place will ensure PCO’s ability to meet the needs of current and future Governments, along with the people of New Zealand. We need to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our core design, drafting and publication resources and tools to ensure our people have what they need to do their core work well and meet growing demands.

Producing great law for New Zealand requires effective, efficient, and sustainable drafting and publication resources and tools. We need you to work with us to create and support a system that is integral to the production of New Zealand’s legislation.

This tender has been awarded. Total spend value $ 7,518,574.

• GPSL - London Street, Swindon, SN1 5DG, UNITED KINGDOM
• Xcential Corp. - 841 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA, 92024, UNITED STATES

Further Award Information:
Contract Award Notice – LENZ Upgrade Project

Organisation Name: Parliamentary Counsel Office, 2 the Terrace, Wellington, 6011

Contact Person: Michelle Baker
Email: michelle.baker@pco.govt.nz

Open Tender (RFP) Procurement Reference Number
GETS RFx ID 31243547

Procurement Description
The project involves upgrading the Legislation Editing and Publishing System (LENZ), including improvements to system functionality, performance, security, and integration with related legislative drafting and publishing tools. The upgrade is intended to support improved digital service delivery and future capability.

Successful Supplier Details
Supplier Name: Global Publishing Solutions (GPSL)
Address: Workshed Carriage Works, London Street, Swindon SN1 5DG
NZBN: N/A
Supplier Name: Xcential Corporation (XC)
Address: 851 2nd Street, Encinitas, California USA 92024
NZBN: N/A

Date of Award
26 May 2026

Contract Start and End Date:
26 June 2026 – 26 June 2028

Contract Duration
2 years with 2 + 2 year extension options

Estimated Cost
$5,057,899 - $7,518,574

Award Date: Tuesday, 26 May 2026 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Monday, 22 June 2026 4:07 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)