17936 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Transport

Written Question

Published date: 15 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	17936 (2026)
Question asked:	30 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister of Transport
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	11 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_17936_2026
Document guid:	b29c5d8a-b61a-4b46-b49e-bce8b194870d

17936 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister of Transport: 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?

Hon Chris Bishop: 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