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Contractors for the provision of hydrogen end user skills and standards for heat supporting research and evidence

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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07 Feb 2022 at 17:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Contractors for the provision of hydrogen end user skills and standards for heat supporting research and evidence" was awarded by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on 10 January 2022. This procurement falls under the hydrogen industry category and is based in the United Kingdom. The contract period runs from 10 January 2022 to 31 March 2023, and the competitive procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender process was concluded with the announcement of multiple awards on 7 February 2022, with a total value of approximately £218,275 for the research and development services required.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hydrogen-related research, consultancy, and gas infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, focusing on the specific research lots such as gas pressure equipment and material suitability for hydrogen applications. Companies with expertise in gas appliances, research services, or those already involved in the oil and gas sector can leverage their capabilities to contribute to this critical initiative supporting UK carbon reduction policies.

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Notice Title

Contractors for the provision of hydrogen end user skills and standards for heat supporting research and evidence

Notice Description

BEIS has appointed contractors to undertake desk based research and field work on hydrogen to support the development of standards required for the re-purposing of existing gas infrastructure downstream of the emergency control valve to be used with hydrogen. This programme will serve to support and inform future policy appraisal in Government and to inform the development of policies and measures to meet UK carbon budgets. The work covers a range of priority research areas to support the creation of standards which will support hydrogen trials in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d983dc5b-fcd6-4cbe-91e4-12933d3f6a1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6da0d772-84fc-4248-b7ae-71db5d895493
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

39341000 - Gas pressure equipment

39721410 - Gas appliances

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£218,275 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£847,764 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
5
Supplier Names

FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY

GL INDUSTRIAL SERVICES

KIWA

STEER ENERGY SOLUTIONS

TWI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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