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Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund 2028 Tender

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority

In context

This is a contract notice published by a government body covering a mix of works, supplies and services. Delivery covers New Zealand (Oceania). It is classified under Electric Mobility, Sustainable Aviation and Shipping and Maritime and 3 others against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.

Summary

This is a fund administered by New Zealand's Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority to support the deployment of low-emissions heavy vehicles and related infrastructure. Bidders include vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, charging/fueling infrastructure providers, and technology suppliers focused on decarbonizing heavy transport.

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About this tender

The Low Emissions Heavy Vehicle Fund (LEHVF) is a government fund of NZD 27.75 million (approximately USD 17.3 million) administered by the Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (EECA). The purpose is to provide grants to assist customers in purchasing EECA Whitelisted low emission heavy vehicles or approved conversions from LEHVF Programme Suppliers. This Invitation to Register (ITR) seeks applications from suitably qualified vehicle suppliers and converters to become LEHVF Programme Suppliers. The fund operates as a supplier registration scheme with applications accepted until 30 May 2028.

Bidder eligibility

Vehicle suppliers and converters must be suitably qualified to supply low emission heavy vehicles or approved conversions. Applicants must be registered on the GETS supplier database. No specific pre-qualifications are listed as required, though EECA Whitelist approval for vehicles is a prerequisite for participation.

Key requirements

  • ✓Low-emissions heavy vehicle procurement or deployment
  • ✓Alternative fuel infrastructure (electric, hydrogen, biofuel)
  • ✓Vehicle conversion or retrofit technologies
  • ✓Fleet decarbonisation support and advisory services
  • ✓Compliance with NZ energy and emissions standards

Procurement contact

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About this sector

Electric mobility funding supports electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, battery supply chains and fleet transition for buses, vans and trucks. Public authorities buy vehicles and charge points through tenders, while grants back pilots and manufacturing. Applicants usually need site plans, grid capacity checks and an operator for the finished assets.