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Does the contractor prequalification process apply for all bridge procurement cases that are co-funded or fully funded via NZTA arrangements such as the NZTA's initial cyclone-damaged road network funding?

Answered Question 17949 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Does the contractor prequalification process apply for all bridge procurement cases that are co-funded or fully funded via NZTA arrangements such as the NZTA's initial cyclone-damaged road network funding?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) requires suppliers to be prequalified at the relevant level in the ’Bridge and Structure construction’ category for all type of bridge works. However, where there is a genuine reason, such as where a third party goes to market on NZTAs behalf, it may not rely on the prequalification.