Tender

Advertisement for specialist in air lubrication and power supplies

HOLTEX LIMITED

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18 Jul 2022 at 07:46

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15 Jul 2022 at 07:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Holtex Limited, is currently active and seeks a specialist in air lubrication and power supplies for Project Velar. This project aims to harness water cracking technology to produce HHO gas, which can be used for ship lubrication and engine fuel efficiency. The tender, classified under goods with a focus on power supply accessories and shipping operations, is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period will conclude on 29th July 2022, and the contract will span from 15th August 2022 to 10th February 2023. The opportunity is located in Huddersfield, England, and has an estimated value of £99,400.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental technologies, engineering design, and shipping solutions. Companies with expertise in developing innovative fuel alternatives or enhancing maritime efficiency would be well-suited to participate. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises along with voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to compete, benefiting from the project’s aspiration to advance from proof of concept to a pilot demonstration, thereby offering a pathway for business growth and collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advertisement for specialist in air lubrication and power supplies

Notice Description

Project VELAR is based on using water cracking to generate HHO gas (this is a mixture of H2, O2, HHO and electrically expanded water) which can be used for ship lubrication (to reduce drag on the water) and as a fuel / fuel additive in the engine to reduce the emissions of the engine and increase efficiency. This gas could be created at point of need / use which would give two distinct advantages. 1. There would be no requirement for gas storage thereby minimising the potential for accidents whilst storing dangerous gases. 2. By creating the gas under the vessel (at point of use) there would be no requirement for pumping the gas at high pressure under the vessel which would therefore make it more efficient. Based on our proof-of-concept trials, we believe that this technology is at TRL3. A successful project would lift this to TRL6 where we would be able to undertake a much larger project to commercialise the process alongside an original equipment manufacturer. Achieving TRL6 will be in part down to having the correct equipment to be able to move from proof of concept to demonstration and further investigation. We will also require a level of assistance in the positioning of the gas bubbles relative to the vessel's geometry and we would like the successful supplier to be able to offer this expertise. We intend to design and produce a demonstrable unit which is capable of measuring the reduced drag on the vessel. Please see the attachment for full details of how to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/691138ef-d033-4f60-879a-4ac997654620
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

30237280 - Power supply accessories

60640000 - Shipping operations

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2022 - 10 Feb 2023 6-12 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
HOLTEX LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD8 9GA
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Denby Dale
Westminster Constituency
Ossett and Denby Dale

Further Information

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