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Hydrogen Heating Technical Support Contract

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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18 May 2020 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hydrogen Heating Technical Support Contract," initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is complete. This contract aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of using hydrogen for heating, which is critical for transitioning from natural gas. The procurement method employed was selective, with a dynamic purchasing system used for the call-off. The tender period concluded on 6 February 2020, and the contract was awarded on 28 February 2020, with a designated contract period from 16 March 2020 to 15 September 2020. This project falls within the research and development services industry category, with a total value of £150,000 GBP, applicable across various delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and technological solutions related to energy and heating systems. Companies with expertise in hydrogen technology, gas safety assessments, and consumer impact studies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only presents a chance to engage with a government initiative but also aligns with the growing interest in sustainable energy solutions, potentially enabling businesses to expand their influence and develop valuable partnerships in the renewable energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrogen Heating Technical Support Contract

Notice Description

The main aim of this contract is to procure suppliers to support BEIS in identifying a comprehensive programme of work to test and demonstrate the safety, technical feasibility, consumer impacts and consumer acceptability of using hydrogen in place of natural gas for heating at scale. BEIS are working with industry partners and key stakeholders to define the elements of a programme of work which would enable the safety and feasibility of transitioning the gas networks and consumer heating appliances for use with hydrogen, the changes this would involve for consumers and other impacts, and public attitudes to be assessed objectively. Additional information: This was awarded through the CCS Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets DPS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64ae9d9-e5dd-42e7-8e95-b36cf7a4250f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2020 - 15 Sep 2020 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Jenna Owen
Contact Email
jenna.owen@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072150823

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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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