Planning

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

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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Planning

17 Jun 2021 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is planning to procure contractors for the project titled "Contractors for the provision of hydrogen end user skills and standards for heat supporting research and evidence". This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on research and development services related to hydrogen. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a total estimated value of £1,125,000. The delivery for this project is designated for locations across the United Kingdom, and potential suppliers can respond to various lots covering multiple aspects of hydrogen infrastructure. A significant date to note is August 2, 2021, when future notices related to this tender are expected to be communicated.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen technologies, gas pressure equipment, and energy-related consultancy. Companies involved in materials science, safety measures for gas infrastructure, and environmental standards would be ideally placed to compete for this contract. The diverse range of lots allows for multiple applicants to engage in different areas, enhancing the potential for collaboration and innovation within the growing hydrogen market.

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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 intends to appoint 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. Please note: Mott McDonald have been appointed by BEIS as technical support for the Hydrogen Heating Program. They will not be involved in the creation of the specification or ITT for this work, however they will be advising BEIS on the outputs from this contract. All necessary steps will be taken to mitigate any actual or perceived conflict of interest potentially arising as a result.

Lot Information

Purging Domestic & Non-Domestic

This will include the development of an outline methodology and the trialling of this methodology in a test arrangement or test site to include monitoring of gas concentrations, equipment needed, safety measures, time taken and potential for direct or indirect purging. Additional information: Suppliers can apply for any or all lots.

Material & Component Suitability - Domestic and Non-domestic

This would address evidence gaps in terms of basic material and component compatibility. The initial step would be to characterise all of the materials that hydrogen could encounter in end user systems, considering the materials compatibility, longevity and modes of failure for components. Additional information: Suppliers can apply for any or all lots.

Non-Domestic Piped Systems - Tightness and Material Compatibility

This would expand evidence gained from Hy4Heat in this area for end user systems, across the full possible range of piped systems converted, either demonstrating tightness or highlighting existing systems for which there will be risks. Additional information: Suppliers can apply for any or all lots.

Consolidation of Domestic Ventilation and Non- Domestic Impacts

Research on the impact and practicability of additional ventilation requirements for hydrogen in the building stock. There is also a requirement to take the findings of domestic research and as far as possible consider the implications for non-domestic buildings. Additional information: Suppliers may apply for any or all lots.

Pipe Sizing and pressure drop criteria

To help understand whether pipes would have sufficient capacity with hydrogen, this would provide: i) a methodology by which existing pipes can be assessed and new pipes can be sized for the full range of domestic and non-domestic installation types; ii) a criteria to specify the extent by which existing natural gas operating pressures could be varied for hydrogen. Additional information: Suppliers may apply for any or all lots.

Meter Location and Ventilation Study

This research would consider representative meter housing and location arrangements, with consideration of necessary clearances and ventilation requirements for DSEAR and the potential for humidity/water build up. Additional information: Suppliers may apply for any or all lots.

Excess flow valve (EFV)

This research would consider installation and calibration work for the EFV (Excess flow valve) including what methodology and basis which will be used to set the shutoff point for the valves during installation. Additional information: Suppliers may apply for any or all lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bd62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013807-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nzip.hydrogen@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072150720

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

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