Research on Potential Electrolytic Hydrogen Co-benefits

Details

RFx ID :	35015693
Tender Name :	Research on Potential Electrolytic Hydrogen Co-benefits
Reference # :
Open Date :	Tuesday, 29 September 2026 11:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Friday, 23 October 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC)
Regions:	Auckland Bay of Plenty Canterbury Chatham Islands Gisborne Hawke's Bay Manawatu-Wanganui Marlborough Nelson Northland Otago Southland Taranaki Tasman Waikato
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	All questions to be raised through the GETS question and answer function
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :	All submissions to be made through GETS
Alternate Physical Fax Number  :	All submissions to be made through GETS

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.