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BE24253-RAF040 2425 - Hydrogen Power cost and barriers

DESNZ

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28 Feb 2025 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "BE24253-RAF040 2425 - Hydrogen Power cost and barriers" was managed by DESNZ, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, England. This research and development services contract falls within the environment and infrastructure category, specifically focusing on energy and decarbonisation. This project aims to reassess the barriers to deployment, capital costs, and generation costs assumptions for H2P plants. The procurement stage for this contract is the award stage, with the award announced on 28th February 2025. The contract, valued at £98,504, started on 20th February 2025 and will end on 19th June 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, via a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System, and is suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the hydrogen energy sector, particularly those specialising in research and development and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in renewable energy, fossil-based energy, and decarbonisation technologies stand to benefit from participating in such contracts. SMEs, in particular, may find this opportunity advantageous due to its suitability criteria, facilitating business growth and expanding their project portfolios. The awarded contract to Baringa Partners LLP illustrates the competitive nature and the value of expertise in this niche market. This opportunity underscores the potential for businesses to influence and contribute to advancements in the sustainable energy space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BE24253-RAF040 2425 - Hydrogen Power cost and barriers

Notice Description

Please note, this is not a call for competition. This requirement was awarded via RM6126, Research & Insights DPS using the following filters; Subject Area - Environment and Infrastructure - Energy (Renewables and fossil based) - Decarbonisation Emissions and Net Zero. The requirement is for research to reassess barriers to deployment, capital costs, and generation costs assumptions for H2P plants (Open Cycle Hydrogen Turbines (OCHT), Closed Cycle Hydrogen Turbines (CCHT), Reciprocating Engines) and Combined and Power (CHP). service and delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc102bf9-5299-4cc5-9099-eb173f9575c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5648223f-83fc-49a7-ae0a-d5e3124ed257
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,504 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2025 - 19 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARINGA PARTNERS

Further Information

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