Tender

Request for Proposal for Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) project

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

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10 Nov 2021 at 16:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Connected Places Catapult is seeking proposals for the "Request for Proposal for Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) project," a critical initiative within the air transport services industry aimed at facilitating the transition to zero-emission aircraft. This tender is active and will close on 19 November 2021, with the contract period expected to commence on 6 December 2021 and continue until 31 March 2022. The procurement method is classified as "Other," reflecting a unique approach to addressing the significant infrastructure upgrades required for hydrogen and electric aviation technologies in UK airports.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, engineering services, and aviation technology to engage in groundbreaking work towards sustainable flight solutions. Companies specialising in infrastructure design, deployment of alternative fuel technologies, and operational improvements in airport environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. By contributing to the ZEFI project, organisations can not only secure funding but also position themselves as leaders in the rapidly evolving field of green aviation, thereby fostering long-term business growth and innovation.

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Notice Title

Request for Proposal for Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) project

Notice Description

The Government committed in the Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution to invest in R&D into the infrastructure upgrades required at UK airports to move to battery and hydrogen aircraft. Connected Places Catapult is working with the Department for Transport on this Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure project (ZEFI), which is running from April 2021 to March 2022. The focus of the study is hydrogen and electric (battery) aircraft, although interoperability with kerosene and Sustainable Aviation Fuels will be considered given our expectation of a phased transition towards zero emission flight. We are exploring a range of use cases, from general aviation airfields to major commercial airports, looking at their existing infrastructure, and adaption requirements for new forms of zero emission aircraft. Through collaborative work with aviation stakeholders, the programme will: * Explore the requirements for introducing hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft into general aviation and commercial airports * Identify the opportunities and challenges of adopting zero emission aircraft within airport environments * Develop technology roadmaps for the integration of these new fuels within airports * Investigate the gap between the current standards landscape and the standards which will be required to support the commercial rollout of zero emission flight infrastructure * Identify actions and investments airports and airfields may need to take to incorporate hydrogen and electric technology into their daily operations * Perform demonstrations in representative environments of new technologies, procedures and operational concepts for the introduction of hydrogen and electric aircraft. Alongside this, the Transport Research and Innovation Grants: Zero Emission Flight (TRIG: ZEF) competition is also underway. This offers funding to organisations developing technologies to advance the move to zero emission flight. As part of the ZEFI project activity, Operational Concepts (OpsCons) have been developed for the provision of both hydrogen and electricity, to fuel or charge aircraft. Now airport engagement is underway to better understand the requirements and constraints at different types of airports and airfields, to see how these OpsCons will apply in real case studies. The final part of the work is to incorporate the learnings from the OpsCons and case studies into roadmaps for hydrogen and electrical infrastructure at airports and airfields. This document requests for the provision of services to support this work. Please register if not already registered at site below and express an interest on the project and you will be able to download the tender document : https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: Please register if not already registered at site below and express an interest on the project and you will be able to download the tender document : https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954722f8-cc59-48cd-8f40-08ffd12b4a9b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 1BP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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