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Contracts on this page:
- Construction or building works contracts
- Consultancy services contracts
- Project management contracts
- 10 Year Property Plan contracts
Construction or building works contracts
Ministry Construction Works Contracts were updated on 17 October 2016.
All new tenders sent out after 17 October 2016 must use the new contract templates.
For a summary of the changes see:
Following feedback, further changes were made on 14 December 2016.
For a summary of changes see:
Minor Works Contract
Contract value (ex. GST and disbursements): $5,000 to $50,000.
The Minor Works Contract can be used for low value building works or infrastructure (consented and non-consented), including repair, refurbishment and interior fit out.
This contract is not suitable for use where the work to be carried out will affect the building envelope (external walls, floor and roof). The only exception to this rule is where the work carried out is a targeted emergency patch repair.
Guidance Note - Minor Works Contract
School-led projects:
Template - Minor Works Contract (School)
Ministry-led projects:
Template - Minor Works Contract (Ministry)
Medium Works Contract
Contract value (ex. GST and disbursements): $50,000 to $500,000.
The Medium Works Contract can be used for medium value building works or infrastructure (consented and non-consented), including demolition, repair, refurbishment, remediation, and interior fit out.
This contract is suitable for use where the work to be carried out will affect the building envelope (external walls, floor and roof).
Guidance Note - Medium Works Contract
School-led projects:
Template - Medium Works Contract (School)
Ministry-led projects:
Template - Medium Works Contract (Ministry)
Major Works Contract
Contract value (ex. GST and disbursements): Above $500,000.
The Major Construction Works Contract can be used for major building works or infrastructure (consented and non-consented), including demolition, new build, repair, refurbishment, remediation and interior fit out.
This contract is suitable for use where the work to be carried out will affect the building envelope (external walls, floor and roof).
This contract is based on the construction industry standard NZS 3910:2013 contract with Ministry Special Conditions.
Guidance Note - Major Works Contract
Template - Major Works Contract (School)Template - Major Works Contract
Template - Major Works Contract (Ministry)
The Ministry has a standard contract available for design and build projects based on the industry standard NZS 3916:2013. If you're considering this approach, contact EIS.Legal@education.govt.nz for a copy of the template contract.
Consultancy services contracts
Short Form Agreement for Consultant Engagement
Contract value: Up to $50,000.
This contract is suitable for low-complexity technical advisory work and low design element and risk. For example, Geotechnical reports and structural reviews
MOE Short Form Agreement for Consultant Engagement - Template
MOE Short Form Model Conditions of Engagement
MOE Short Form Agreement for Consultant Services - Guidance Note
Conditions for Contract of Consultancy Services
Contract value: $50,000 to $500,000.
This contract is suitable for medium to high-complexity consultancy services. For example, engineering, quantity surveying, or architectural services.
MOE Form of Agreement for Consultancy Services
MOE Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services
MOE Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services - Guidance Note
MOE Conditions of Contract for Consultancy Services IIA and IIB
Project management contracts
Condition of Contract for Project Management Services
Contract value: Under $50,000.
This contract is suitable for project management services, separate from any other advisory work.
MOE Conditions of Contract (under $50K) - Guidance Note
MOE Project Management Specification of Services (under $50K)
MOE Contract Template (under $50K)
MOE Short Form Model Conditions of Engagement (download under Consultancy services above)
10 Year Property Plan contracts
10YPP Services
This contract is for the preparation of a school’s 10YPP, specifically for the services of a 10YPP Consultant (Property Planner).
10YPP Request for Quotation (RFQ) (download from 10YPP page)
10YPP Specification (download from 10YPP page)
MOE Short Form Model Conditions of Engagement (download under Consultancy services above)
10YPP Standard Contract
This contract is for the preparation of a school’s 10YPP, specifically for the services of a 10YPP Consultant (Property Planner).
IPENZ Short Form Agreement (download from 10YPP page)