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For NZTA-funded or co-funded physical works, how, if at all, are non-price attributes (including local presence, capability, and past performance) weighted in the tender process for works that require contractor prequalification?

Answered Question 17936 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • For NZTA-funded or co-funded physical works, how, if at all, are non-price attributes (including local presence, capability, and past performance) weighted in the tender process for works that require contractor prequalification?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) sets guidance on the selection and weighting of non-price attributes in its Contract Procedures Manual (SM021), which can be found on the NZTA website here: https://nzta.govt.nz/resources/contract-procedures-manual and in the NZTA Procurement Manual which can be found here: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/procurement-manual