Objectives
The GIDI: Clean Tech commercial lighting programme offers up to 50% co-funding to help businesses replace and upgrade to cleaner, energy-efficient lighting.
Eligibility
- Co-funding is for buildings classified as commercial or industrial – not residential or those owned by central government.
- Co-funding is limited to a maximum of 50% of eligible project costs.
- Approved installers can advise on the best system and eligibility for funding.
EECA is not making new financial commitments or entering into contractual arrangements related to the GIDI Fund at this time. Check back for updates.
What kind of project is it for?
The programmes provides co-funding to upgrade to LED lighting systems and lighting controls, for use in commercial and industrial buildings, such as:
- Office lighting
- Large format retail, supermarkets, big box retail
- Hotels, aged-care, retirement villages, private hospitals
- Commercial warehouses
- Covered car parks
- Recreational facilities – e.g. stadiums, courts, swimming pools
Launching soon
The GIDI: Clean Tech Commercial Lighting programme is launching soon. This programme offers businesses up to 50% co-funding to help them replace and upgrade to cleaner, more energy efficient lighting – lowering their energy bills.
An RFP is now out for suppliers of commercial lighting technology who would like to be part of a panel to work collaboratively with the EECA and other stakeholders.
Join the Commercial Lighting programme suppliers panel
EECA is building a nationwide panel of experienced commercial lighting suppliers to design and install LED lighting in commercial buildings. Suppliers appointed to the EECA panel, will have the ability to offer EECA’s co-funding to commercial building owners or tenants, and supply and install EECA approved lighting equipment.
EECA will market the programme to businesses, alongside the benefits of upgrading to energy efficient lighting.
We are looking for:
- An ability and willingness to work collaboratively with EECA and other stakeholders throughout the supply chain to achieve the programmes objectives.
- A proven track record of delivering standardised efficiency assessments and lighting retrofits based on international best practice across multiple sites in New Zealand, on time, to budget and to the required standard.
- Strong customer relationship skills, data management and reporting systems.
How the funding works
- Co-funding is for buildings classified as commercial or industrial – not residential or those owned by central government.
- Suppliers submit applications for customer sites to EECA for up to 50% co-funding.
- Co-funding is calculated on the energy efficiency of the lighting system upgrade.
- Only registered suppliers in the programme can offer co-funding to customers.
How to join the panel
An RFP is now out for suppliers of commercial lighting technology who would like to be part of a panel to work collaboratively with EECA and other stakeholders.
This is an open competitive tender process. Read the Commercial Lighting programme RFP document carefully and follow the instructions.
For any queries about this RFP, including requests for help in completing the response form, contact the procurement team at applications@eeca.govt.nz or apply directly through the Government Electronic Tenders System (GETS) – reference #28219208
Key dates
| RFP opens | 5 October 2023 |
| Supplier briefings |
17 October 2023 |
| Deadline for proposals | 30 September 2024, or when EECA's requirements are satisfied. |
| Respondents notified of outcome (indicative) | Within 30 days of receipt of complete application. |
Application documents
Request For Proposal (RFP) [PDF, 501 KB]
RFP Terms & Conditions [PDF, 238 KB]
Appendix 1: RFP Preconditions Response Form [DOCX, 35 KB]
Appendix 2: Product Specifications [PDF, 138 KB]
Appendix 3: Capability, Experience & Track Record Form [DOCX, 36 KB]
Supplier Code of Conduct and Q&A [PDF, 130 KB]
Commercial Lighting Programme - Panel Agreement [DOCX, 154 KB]
Supplier briefing webinar
40 mins
The supplier briefing webinar for GIDI: Clean Tech Commercial Lighting was held on Tuesday 17th October. You can download the presentation slides below.