Oamaru Freezer Building (Historical Building near Humber St Oamaru)

Details

RFx ID :	33521863
Tender Name :	Oamaru Freezer Building (Historical Building near Humber St Oamaru)
Reference # :	5617
Open Date :	Tuesday, 17 February 2026 11:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Tuesday, 24 March 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Project Management Office
Tender Type :	Request for Information (Market research) (RFI)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	22000000 - Building and Construction Machinery and Accessories 23000000 - Industrial Manufacturing and Processing Machinery and Accessories 30000000 - Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components and Supplies 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services 95000000 - Land and Buildings and Structures and Thoroughfares
Regions:	Otago
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Ian Cryer icryer@waitaki.govt.nz
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :	Not required for RFI
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :	Not required for RFI

Waitaki District Council is seeking information from parties who may be interested in making use of the Oamaru Freezer Building while also accepting responsibility for undertaking repair, stabilisation and ongoing management of the structure. The building is a Category 2 heritage‑listed structure that was declared dangerous in 2015 and has continued to deteriorate due to weather exposure and lack of maintenance.

Through this Request for Information, Council is exploring whether there is market interest in commercial or community uses for the building or its footprint that could be viably pursued by an external party on the basis that they would be responsible for carrying out the necessary make safe, stabilisation, conservation or potentially clearance works.

Council is not seeking priced proposals or committing to any procurement or disposal process at this stage. Information received will help determine whether there is feasible external interest in taking on the building’s risks and responsibilities, which may influence future Council decisions on management, partnership or potential transfer options.

Council welcomes responses from heritage‑aware developers, community organisations, commercial operators, tourism interests and any party with a viable concept for occupying or utilising the site in a way that aligns with its heritage context and meets safety and regulatory requirements.