kaiwhakarato
1. (noun) supplier, provider.
Hei whakamōhiotanga tōmua tēnei tuhinga i ō mātou hiahia tērā pea ka whakatakotoria, te angawā me ngā here hoki e taea ai e ngā kaiwhakarato torohū te whakaaroaro mehemea ka pīrangi rātou ki te tāpae tono (www.gets.govt.nz 2015). / This document is intended to provide some advance notice of our likely requirements, timeframe and preconditions to enable potential suppliers to consider whether they wish to submit a proposal.