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

DESNZ

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

DESNZ

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th April 2025 16:43:58 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-adc8a48e-61fd-4fdc-b20d-eb155ae589f2

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73110000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

DESNZ

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

commercialexcellence@ics.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

3-8 Whitehall Place

London

SW1A 2EG

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED

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

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