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Further to the reply to written question 37933 (2026), does the total of 11 contracts awarded without open advertisement include the engagement of Beca Ltd, which the reply to written question 35240 (2026) states was undertaken through a closed tender process; if not, why not?

Answered Question 40451 (2026)
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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to the reply to written question 37933 (2026), does the total of 11 contracts awarded without open advertisement include the engagement of Beca Ltd, which the reply to written question 35240 (2026) states was undertaken through a closed tender process; if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

The contracts awarded without open advertisement are listed in response to WPQ 35236 (2026). No exemption was required for the engagement of Beca Ltd, as a closed tender process was undertaken.