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Hydrogen Logistics

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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23 Mar 2018 at 17:30

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Tender

21 Nov 2017 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is conducting a tender for a project titled "Hydrogen Logistics," aiming to understand the logistical requirements for transitioning UK domestic properties from natural gas to hydrogen. This procurement falls under the services category and has been published in an open procedure format, with a tender period that ends on 19 December 2017. The project is set in London, and its contract period will run from 15 January 2018 to 20 April 2018. The contract value is estimated at £80,000, with a minimum value of £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on energy services, research and development, and market consultancy within the hydrogen sector. Companies adept in handling logistics, engineering training, and safety checks for gas installations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project could enhance business prospects in the expanding low carbon technologies market, especially as the UK aims to decarbonise its heat and energy consumption.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrogen Logistics

Notice Description

BEIS wishes to commission a research project to understand the logistical requirements associated with transitioning UK domestic properties from natural gas to hydrogen, specifically from the meter and downstream, including the associated costs, timescales and related trade-offs. Heat refers to any energy that is used, or might be used, for the purposes of heating or cooling in buildings, including cooking, providing hot water and in industrial processes. The Climate Change Act places a statutory obligation on the UK Government to make an 80% reduction in 1990 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Achieving nearly zero carbon heating continues to be identified by government analysis as an important feature of any lowest cost pathway to 2050. Heat currently accounts for ~48% of UK energy consumption and approximately one third of our greenhouse gas emissions. Almost 70% of our heat is currently generated by natural gas. 85% of households are connected to the gas grid. The Clean Growth Strategy, published in October 2017, outlines the challenges and opportunities involved in decarbonising heat in buildings and industry. It sets out that there are a range of low carbon heating technologies with the potential to support the scale of change needed. At present, it is not clear which approach will work best at scale and offer the most cost-effective, long term answer. Converting the gas grid to hydrogen is one potential option for decarbonising the UK's heat. This project will seek to understand the logistical requirements, costs, and timescales associated with transitioning UK domestic properties from natural gas to hydrogen, specifically from the meter and downstream, including the trade-offs which will impact on those costs and timescales. "Logistical requirements" will include (but not necessarily limited to): - Planning for the works/surveying the home - The training and qualification of engineers to complete the works - Arranging for access to homes as required to complete the works - Stopping the flow of gas to the home - Purging the in-home gas and heating system - Checking that the pipes downstream of the meter are safe and carrying out any necessary remedial works . (The checks referred to here are regarding standard safety checks such as inspecting pipes for leaks and ensuring safe connection to appliances etc. Checks relating specifically to the safe transportation of hydrogen will be out of scope of this project.) - Provision of kit (meters/sensors) - Provision of and installation of gas appliances (on a like-for-like basis - it is to be assumed that hydrogen appliances will be available) and ancillary works - Testing the kit and appliances - Testing the heating and gas system - Education (ensuring occupiers understand how to use the equipment safely). For the purposes of this project it should be assumed that hydrogen infrastructure is in place upstream of the meter. More details can be found in the attached ITT Additional information: How to Apply: If you wish to take part in this procurement please see the attached Tender documents attached to this Notice and send your completed proposal to jenna.owen@beis.gov.uk Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Standard Terms and Conditions or the Short Form Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this notice. The completed tender submission must be emailed to jenna.owen@beis.gov.uk before the deadline of 16:00 Tues 19th December 2017. After reviewing and evaluating the written proposals, BEIS may decide to hold bid clarification meetings with suppliers. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place on week commencing 15th January 2018. Project completion is required by 20 April 2018.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20e05e87-904b-42c7-be43-6fedf166be1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2961a5b6-5fd9-46e4-aa32-6b51b3806009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24 - Chemical products

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

09123000 - Natural gas

24111600 - Hydrogen

71314000 - Energy and related services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2018 - 20 Apr 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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