Planning

Future Energy Trial (Hydrogen Refuelling Equipment - Automotive)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Aug 2022 at 14:14

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26 Aug 2022 at 14:02

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26 Aug 2022 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Future Energy Trial (Hydrogen Refuelling Equipment - Automotive)" in the energy sector. The trial aims to install a system providing hydrogen fuel to cars across various UK locations, with an emphasis on green, renewable fuel. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is set for 09/09/2022. The MOD seeks to acquire services for hydrogen storage and refuelling equipment, targeting SMEs as suitable suppliers.

This procurement opportunity presents an opening for businesses involved in providing hydrogen-based solutions, particularly in the automotive industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in renewable energy technologies and hydrogen fuel systems are well-suited to compete in this trial. The planned approach includes testing the concept at one location initially, with the potential for future expansion to other dispersed sites within the UK, aligning with MOD's Net Zero policy.

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Notice Title

Future Energy Trial (Hydrogen Refuelling Equipment - Automotive)

Notice Description

To install, maintain and resupply of a system providing hydrogen fuel to cars, ideally using green, renewable fuel at locations around the UK. System to be easily deployable, without significant reliance on infrastructure. If the initial unit trial is successful, it would be widened to include several UK dispersed locations using a 3 phased approach. First phase would be to test the concept at one location using a handful of cars completing a limited mileage. Phase two would expand the trial with an additional site and phase three would be an uplift to 3-5 sites. Trial to be limited to time (approx. 6mths). The Defence Support Team, part of Strategic Command within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), wish to inform potential suppliers of an intended procurement to acquire services of a suitably skilled and qualified supplier to undertake a trial for hydrogen storage and associated refuelling equipment. Equipment must be readily available and have the capability to provide refuelling capability using renewable hydrogen if possible, for commercially available vehicles. Initial trial would be to recharge approx. 2 cars, although this could be amended depending on the availability of vehicles. This RFI Notice has been published, as an initial enquiry only, to obtain information from potential suppliers and/or independent experts to develop a robust requirement and procurement/commercial strategy. This RFI is not a commitment to launch a formal procurement procedure or to ask potential suppliers to express an interest in the requirement. Context Brief: This system is being investigated to gain experience in the use and storage of hydrogen as a fuel. The viability of hydrogen vehicles is being investigated meet MOD Net Zero policy and future fleet considerations. Please respond via the DSP: - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54749 or email Paul.Hayes105@mod.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5592209e-668d-46fc-81d5-8811054bf4fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375151ad-72a8-42a0-aafa-f85acfefcebf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24111600 - Hydrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Paul Hayes
Contact Email
paul.hayes105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07973 663115

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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