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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt">From </span>
</u></b><b><u><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-NZ">New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT):</span></u></b><b><u><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt"> The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is looking to contract with a project consultant to support the Pacific Disability Forum in defining their needs and scoping options for
a new long-term, accessible, and fit-for-purpose headquarters located in Suva, Fiji.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt">The Supplier will provide professional services to assist the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) to identify functional requirements for new office and accommodation facilities in Suva. Whether new
or refurbished, PDF facilities need to be cost-effective and satisfy their operational needs, including accessibility and accommodation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt">We are seeking suppliers that have competencies in planning and design processes, property development and market analysis, property transactions, and community engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt">We are looking for a supplier that will support PDF to create a disability-inclusive development that will support improvements to PDF’s ability to support improved well-being, resilience, and
prosperity of all persons with disabilities in the Pacific.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt">Attached is are two word documents namely a “Request for Proposal/Call for Tenders” and a “Conflict of interest Form”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt">For more information, please click on this link:
</span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://www.gets.govt.nz/MFAT/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=26523764">GETS | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Pacific Regional Centre for Disability Inclusion - Project Consultancy</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt">Please note that ALL tenders are due on or before Thursday 17<sup>th</sup> November 2022.</span></i></b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt">
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<span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">Vinaka and Kind Regards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">Paradise Tabucala</span></b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D"> <b>|
Public Relations & Comms Officer</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black"><a href="http://www.pacificdisability.org/"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="177" height="191" style="width:1.8472in;height:1.993in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D8E7FA.EBD31870"></span></a></span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">Pacific Disability Forum | Ground Floor, Kadavu House, Victoria Parade<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">GPO Box 18458 Suva, Fiji<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">Phone (landline): (+679) 7730200, 3312008<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">Phone (mobile): (+679) 8990128 | Fax: (+679) 3310469<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">Website: </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.pacificdisability.org/" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-NZ" style="color:#954F72">www.pacificdisability.org</span></a></span><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:black">
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<b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">Organisation in special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Commission since 2012.</span></b><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-NZ" style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D">The information contained in this email message is intended only for the addressee(s). If you <b>are</b> not the intended recipient, you must
not use, disclose, copy or distribute this message or the information in it, including any attachments. If you receive this email in error please notify the sender immediately</span></i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif;color:#1F497D"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Amasis MT Pro",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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