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Cost competitiveness of developing ammonia and methanol (hydrogen-derivatives) in the UK

DESNZ

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30 Apr 2025 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has completed a procurement process titled "Cost competitiveness of developing ammonia and methanol (hydrogen-derivatives) in the UK". This project falls under the research services category, specifically targeting sectors such as maritime, agriculture, and chemicals. Located in London, the procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an award on 11th April 2025, and the contract period runs from 7th April to 2nd June 2025. The total value of the contract is £75,000. The awarded supplier is Ove Arup & Partners Limited.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable and low-carbon solutions within the maritime, agricultural, and chemical industries. The study aims to assess the cost competitiveness of domestic versus imported low-carbon ammonia and methanol, presenting opportunities for service providers who can contribute research and analysis in these sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with familiarity in these areas are particularly well-placed to capitalise on such contracts, although larger firms, like the awarded Ove Arup & Partners Limited, are also prepared to engage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost competitiveness of developing ammonia and methanol (hydrogen-derivatives) in the UK

Notice Description

The aim of this study is to produce a primarily quantitative assessment of the relative cost-competitiveness of low carbon ammonia and methanol production in the UK versus low carbon ammonia and methanol imports. DESNZ and DfT propose the main sectors for the scope of this study to be maritime, agriculture and chemicals; however, this can be discussed with the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adc8a48e-61fd-4fdc-b20d-eb155ae589f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf61a26-0f9b-4bfb-b4f1-7e0835efc024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 1-6 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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