EV Charging Infrastructure Loans Round 2
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited (NZ) has issued this RFP for the Public EV Charging Infrastructure Loans programme, under which concessionary loans are available on a co-investment basis to support delivery of the Government's target of 10,000 public EV charge points by 2030. Purpose The programme supports delivery of the Government's target of 10,000 public EV charge points by 2030 through concessionary loans provided on a co-investment basis. Scope The scope includes: Installation of a substantial portfolio of AC and/or DC charge points by 31 December 2029 Use of all or part of the co-investment capital available, up to $21 million Contractor Requirements Ability to demonstrate capacity to repay the loan on terms that enable efficient recycling of Crown capital Instructions to Tenderers All questions must be asked through the GETS Q&A function. Enquiries Contact: Vishu Bhatia Email: evloans@niff.govt.nz
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