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P0021 Hydrogen Expertise

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways has awarded a contract titled "P0021 Hydrogen Expertise" for the provision of procurement support related to low carbon hydrogen. The contract, classified under development consultancy services, has a total value of GBP 146,423. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on February 14, 2024, and the contract period spans from February 29, 2024, to October 31, 2024. The contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited. The location for service delivery includes multiple regions such as the UK, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

This tender for "P0021 Hydrogen Expertise" by National Highways presents a business growth opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete due to the nature of the services required. Understanding the nuances of delivering low carbon hydrogen projects within the specified contract period will be key to successful competition. Businesses with expertise in innovative procurement approaches and a track record in consultancy for similar industries could leverage this tender to enhance their growth prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P0021 Hydrogen Expertise

Notice Description

Lower Thames Crossing is looking to set up a contract for procurement support relating to a low carbon hydrogen procurement. The expertise and support from a consultant will help to produce the best outcomes in both price and delivery method, for an industry that has not utilised hydrogen in this way before.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78c01517-bed1-423e-a68d-cea3754a5bfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4996afe-09ae-49d1-af0c-2d4193d2338d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£146,423 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£146,423 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Feb 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 6-12 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

WSP

Further Information

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