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Programme Management Contractor (PMC) for UK hydrogen for heat demonstration

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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11 Jul 2020 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Programme Management Contractor (PMC) for UK hydrogen for heat demonstration" is being managed by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). This procurement falls under the research and development services category and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently active, it is part of an open procurement process designed to appoint a contractor who can deliver a programme to demonstrate and de-risk hydrogen use for heating in residential and commercial settings. The contract period is set to commence on 22 November 2017 and conclude by 31 March 2021. The tender published on 11 July 2020 offers a total budget of £4,300,000, with a final submission deadline having previously been set for 24 August 2017.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in programme management, technical consultancy, or research and development in hydrogen technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability of their expertise for the diverse packages outlined in the procurement. With a focus on developing hydrogen quality standards, appliance testing capabilities, and trialing hydrogen appliances, firms with relevant technical knowledge and experience in energy and heating solutions would be strong contenders for this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Programme Management Contractor (PMC) for UK hydrogen for heat demonstration

Notice Description

Modification Notice Original description: BEIS intends to appoint a programme management contractor (PMC), with required programme and technical expertise, to manage and deliver a programme to demonstrate and de-risk the use of hydrogen for heating in GB homes and businesses. The programme will support and inform future policy analysis and understanding of the potential for hydrogen use to contribute to meeting the UK's 2050 carbon targets. The programme is intended to complete by end of March 2021 and consist of 9 packages: (1) Programme management (2) Definition of a hydrogen quality standard (3) Establishing an appliance and equipment testing capability (4) Development of domestic hydrogen appliances (5) Understanding commercial appliances (6) Understanding industrial appliances (7) Assessment of suitability of existing buildings (8) Trialing hydrogen appliances in unoccupied buildings (9) Preparations for occupied consumer trial. For background, full specification and further information please see the ITT. Description of the modifications This variation is for extra resource for technical advice & prog mgt of WP delivery and oversight, and the cessation of WP9 activities. Previous variations were: + CR01 Smart Hydrogen Meter variation (PS300,000) + CR02 Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) (PS449,929.85) Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor: Change of contractor cannot be made due to being 3 years into programme of work; handover to another supplier would involve significant high-risk, and duplication of costs. E.g. on the QRA safety work where extensive technical analysis has already been done on the safety case that is being put together for trialling hydrogen in homes. Introducing a new contractor would also have serious timing impacts, and prevent the programme being finished on time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4565f8cf-f5a5-43ea-bd53-6ea315b8927b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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