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UKRI-1468 Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub - Hydrogen supply and refueler

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Oct 2021 at 17:15

Tender

21 May 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a public procurement process for the "Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub – Hydrogen supply and refueler" project, which falls under the goods category of fuel-tanker trucks. This open tender is focused on providing hydrogen refuelling capabilities within the Tees Valley area, with the contract period running from 1st September 2021 to 31st March 2022, and an optional extension of three months. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a budget ranging from £200,000 to £750,000. The submission deadline for tenders was 25th June 2021, marking a critical date in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in fuel supply and distribution, particularly those specialised in alternative energy solutions. Businesses equipped to provide fuel cell grade green hydrogen and capable of safely operating mobile refuelling stations are well-positioned to compete. The initiative also aligns with the growing sector of hydrogen energy, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their services in sustainable transport and energy technologies.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1468 Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub - Hydrogen supply and refueler

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation through its component body Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) are looking for a supplier who can provide hydrogen refuelling capability in the Tees Valley area between 1st September 2021 - 31st March 2022 (with an optional extension of three months). Fuel cell grade green hydrogen is required to support a small number of vehicle and vessel trials. The aim will be achieved through the following objectives: *The guaranteed provision of fuel cell grade green hydrogen which requires sourcing from a reliable and cost effect provider. *The safe and secure siting and operation of a mobile refueler which will remain static at an agreed location for the period in question. *The dispensing of up to 200kg a day of green hydrogen to a potential cross section of vehicle types *The option to dispense green hydrogen at 350 and where possible 700barr pressure. The budget for the requirement is between PS200,000 to PS750,000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation through its component body Innovate UK and in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking a single mobile hydrogen refueller to support a small number of vehicle and/or vessel demonstrations. The refueler will be sighted at a designated location in the Tees Valley area and is expected to offer refuelling capability to a mix of operations and use cases. The provision of the refueler will enable a planned demonstration of hydrogen vehicles which is being competitively awarded via Innovate UK. This procurement and the demonstration is part of the Transport Hydrogen Hub in the Tees Valley area between 1st September 2021 - 31st March 2022 (with an optional 3 month extension). The hydrogen refueler will ideally dispense green hydrogen only and meet a target kg/day figure. Fuel cell grade green hydrogen is required to support a small number of vehicle and vessel trials within the Teas Valley area over the same period. The aim will be achieved through the following objectives: *The guaranteed provision of fuel cell grade green hydrogen which requires sourcing from a reliable and cost effect provider. *The safe and secure siting and operation of a mobile refueler which will remain static at an agreed location for the period in question. *The dispensing of up to 200kg a day of green hydrogen to a potential cross section of vehicle types *The option to dispense green hydrogen at 350 and where possible 700barr pressure. Additional information: please visit the Delta eSourcing portal https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com Please use the link number 86VP6X5592

Options: with a provision to extend the contract duration for a further three month.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b3b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026185-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

34133110 - Fuel-tanker trucks

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£646,104 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793444000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELEMENT 2

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