Supply of Material, Duct Laying and Excavation Services
Te Aponga Uira (TAU) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified contractors for the supply of trench backfill materials, duct laying, and associated excavation services in support of TAU’s 13km 33kV cable installation from the Avatiu Power Station to Aroa Substation at Avaroa Cable Ltd main office.
The work includes but not limited to trench excavation, installation of two length of duct (9km 110mm & 160mm), backfilling, compaction, pavement and road reinstatement, transportation of materials between TAU’s depot and work sites and the management of site works and materials.
The works are expected to occur intermittently over the next 12 months (January–December 2026). Contractors may be engaged on an as-needed basis under separate work orders.
This EOI aims to identify contractors who can provide all or part of the required items and services.
Availability to mobilise plants and resources in January 2026 for this work is crucial.
Lodgement Details
Interested parties are requested to complete the EOI formand submit their interest to TAU’s Tender team via email to: tender@electricicty.co.ck.
Deadline for EOI submissions: 10am, Wednesday 24th December 2025 (Cook Islands Time).
Late submissions may not be considered. This is a non-binding EOI and does not constitute a request for tender or offer.