Tuparikino Hub - EV Charging Infrastructure Partnership

Overview New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is seeking to partner with a suitably qualified EV charging provider to deliver public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Tuparikino Hub. The project involves leasing 4–6 council-owned car parks to the selected provider under a long-term lease or licence to occupy arrangement. The successful provider will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, operation, and ongoing maintenance of the EV charging infrastructure. Purpose This initiative supports NPDC's strategic objectives for sustainable transport and emissions reduction, as outlined in the Council's EV Charging Framework and broader climate change commitments. The project aims to encourage EV adoption by improving charging accessibility within the district while enhancing the Tuparikino Hub as a community destination and transport node. Objectives The intended outcomes of this procurement are: NPDC identifying a preferred supplier to enter into a lease agreement, together with any support service agreements required, with the selected provider for the designated car parks Installation of an EV charging solution that makes effective use of the 300 kVA electrical capacity that will be available, enabling the public to charge their EVs while accessing the hub Scope The scope includes: Leasing of 4–6 council-owned car parks at the Tuparikino Hub, 1 Rogan Street, Welbourn, New Plymouth 4310 Design of public EV charging infrastructure for the designated car parks Supply and installation of the EV charging infrastructure Operation of the EV charging infrastructure Ongoing maintenance of the EV charging infrastructure A proposed solution that maximises use of the approximately 300 kVA electrical capacity available at the site Provision of reliable, accessible, and future-focused charging services for hub users and the wider public Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified as an EV charging provider