The Procurement manual is to be used for activities funded through the National Land Transport Programme and contains procurement procedures approved by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for use by approved organisations when purchasing infrastructure, planning and advice, and public transport services.
This manual also provides guidance on the application of these procurement procedures and the strategic context within which they operate.
The latest version of the Procurement manual, Amendment 6, is now available:
Procurement manual amendment 6 [PDF, 3.6 MB]
The changes included in Amendment 6 are fully described in General circular:
22/01 Amendment 6 to the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Procurement manual [PDF, 161 KB]
For further information on the Waka Kotahi procurement policy, including the Procurement Manual and procurement procedures, view our frequently asked questions.
Frequently asked questions [PDF, 141 KB]
Procurement Manual users can subscribe to the manual update service to be advised of changes. Use this subscription link(external link) to add your name and email address to the list of subscribers.
CloseFor advice on the policies and procedures covered by this manual, or to offer comment or feedback, contact the Waka Kotahi procurement team at procurement@nzta.govt.nz
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An updated, simplified manual is currently being developed to reflect the new Government Procurement Rules and create a more modern, user-friendly resource.
We’ll be planning engagement activities with Approved Organisations from February 2026 to gather feedback before finalising for implementation in mid-2026.
If you have any queries, please contact us at procurement@nzta.govt.nz
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