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SBRI Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Competition Stream 1 Phase 1

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Summary of the contracting process

The SBRI Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Competition Stream 1 Phase 1, initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is focused on developing innovative low-carbon hydrogen supply solutions in the United Kingdom. The competition is currently in the tender stage, and the deadline for applications is set for 12:00 noon on 9 August 2021. This phase of the competition, which has a total budget of £6 million, aims to support feasibility studies for projects, with funding ranging from a minimum of £50,000 to a maximum of £300,000 per application. The anticipated contract period begins on 4 October 2021 and will extend until 31 March 2025.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in hydrogen production, storage, and related technologies, particularly those at Technology Readiness Levels 4-6. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the inclusive nature of the competition. Successful applicants can leverage this funding to advance their innovations towards a sustainable hydrogen economy, aligning with the UK's net zero targets and contributing to the broader transition to renewable energy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SBRI Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Competition Stream 1 Phase 1

Notice Description

The Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 (HYS2) competition is the follow on from the highly successful Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply (HS1) [1] competition and aims to accelerate the development of a wide range of innovative low-carbon hydrogen supply solutions to enable development of a hydrogen economy compatible with net zero targets. [1] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hydrogen-supply-competition The Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 competition is split into two streams: Stream 1 and Stream 2. HYS2 Stream 1 will be for market entry solutions at Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) 4-6 and HYS2 Stream 2 will be for more mature solutions/technologies at TRLs 6/7 (HS1 was a single stream competition open to TRL 4-7 technologies). Stream 1 and Stream 2 are independent competitions in legal terms, and each has its own separate pre-commercial procurement process. Stream 1 aims to identify, support and then develop credible innovative hydrogen supply or enabling technologies to bring about a step change in their development. Stream 1 is expected to run over two phases as outlined below. This Contracts Finder Notice is for Stream 1 Phase 1 only. Stream 1: Phase 1 - Feasibility (up to PS6m) The purpose of the feasibility study is to develop the hydrogen supply technology or enabling technology concept. The feasibility study will support the development of the project team's understanding of the core and ancillary technology, the performance of the technology, the market potential, the route to market (including competition) and costs and delivery plan for Phase 2. There will be a total budget of PS6m for Phase 1 with minimum PS50k and maximum PS300k for each feasibility study. Funding will be split between four categories. Category 1 - Low Carbon Hydrogen Production Category 2 - Zero Carbon Hydrogen Production Category 3 - Hydrogen Storage and Transport Category 4 - Net Zero Hydrogen Supply Solutions Stream 1: Phase 2 - Demonstration (up to PS24m) This phase will support the physical demonstration of the hydrogen supply solution, including engineering design, build, trial, decommissioning, market assessment, and knowledge dissemination. The demonstration study should either demonstrate the entire hydrogen supply solution (where necessary simulating scenarios of the hydrogen uses), or key components or a prototype in a relevant environment, or further develop and demonstrate the physical design of new solutions to enable low carbon hydrogen supply solutions. Companies will also develop technical and business plans for market deployment. Applicants for Phase 2 must be successful for Phase 1 and have completed their feasibility study to be eligible for Phase 2. This will have the same Categories as Phase 1 with up to PS6m allocated to each Category, providing a total budget of PS24m for Phase 2. The maximum funding available per project in Phase 2 is PS6m. Projects for Phase 2 must be completed by 1 February 2025. Additional information: The following changes have been made to the Stream 1 Guidance Notes since the last published notice. Appendix 4: Condition 18(7) updated to reference Condition 31(16) instead of Condition 31(15). How to apply to the Stream 1 Phase 1 competition 1. To learn more about the Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Stream 1 Competition, please read the Stream 1 Guidance Notes, the Guidance Notes Q&A document and the Stakeholder Engagement Day Q&A document available on the competition webpage: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/low-carbon-hydrogen-supply-2-competition 2. Applicants are requested to submit a registration form for Stream 1 Phase 1 by noon, 2 August 2021. Once you have registered, you will receive a password which will give you access to the Stream 1 Phase 1 application form. The Stream 1 Phase 1 registration form can be accessed using the following link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BEIS-LCHS2-S1p1-Registration/ Previous registration to Expressions of Interest or attendance at the Stakeholder Engagement event does not result in an automatic registration. 3. Please submit your online application to the Stream 1 Phase 1 competition by 12:00 noon, 9 August 2021.The application form can be accessed using the following link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BEIS-LCHS2-s1p1-Application-Form/ Eligibility, assessment, and moderation of applications is due to be completed by September 2021 (subject to change and based on the number of applications). If you experience any issues when completing the Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply 2 Stream 1 Phase 1 Competition Registration and Application Forms, please contact us by emailing nzip.hydrogen@beis.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6416b20-1b88-447e-90fe-03a786b1f9fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67465224-d82f-4c5f-9998-96b780ea79cd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Philip Cohen, Gordon Birkett, or Manthan Pravin
Contact Email
nzip.hydrogen@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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