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Research on Potential Electrolytic Hydrogen Co-benefits

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority

Published: Sep 29, 2026

Updated: Sep 30, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the energy and power and Research sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy and Scientific Research. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through GETS - New Zealand Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the energy and power sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

EECA is seeking proposals for research into the potential co-benefits of producing hydrogen through electrolysis. Electrolysers produce hydrogen alongside oxygen and waste heat. This research will help us understand whether, and in what circumstances, those co-products could create value, reduce the delivered cost of hydrogen, and support wider deployment in New Zealand.EECA is looking for an experienced, independent research provider to:- identify and assess potential use cases for oxygen and waste heat;- quantify the value, costs and practical requirements for capturing co-benefits;- assess the potential impact on the cost of delivered hydrogen; and- consider the potential scale of these opportunities in New Zealand.This opportunity is not open to technology suppliers or potential project developers with a vested interest in the research outcomes.EECA will hold a supplier briefing to discuss the requirements of the tender and field questions from suppliers. Details are to be confirmed and will be published addendum to the tender.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on September 29, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority has issued 21 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Energy & Power, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for New Zealand. Notices are distributed via GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: September 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority in New Zealand. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Energy & Power sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in New Zealand. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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