Planning

The Supply and Dispensing of Green Hydrogen Fuel

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Oct 2022 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Glasgow City Council is planning a procurement process to acquire Green Hydrogen fuel for its transition to a low emissions fleet. The tender is titled "The Supply and Dispensing of Green Hydrogen Fuel" and falls under the Hydrogen industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for November 30, 2022. The contract value is estimated at £575,000, and the Council aims to establish a network of local hydrogen refuelling stations to meet its needs. The procurement involves providing a renewable and emission-free fuel source to power the Council's vehicles.

This tender opportunity by the Glasgow City Council presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in green energy solutions and hydrogen fuel supply to participate in a long-term contract worth millions. Companies capable of meeting the strict sustainability and operational requirements specified by the Council, such as maintaining 24/7 availability and adhering to specific hydrogen delivery standards, stand to benefit from this opportunity. The procurement process aims to support the Council's environmental goals while creating a sustainable business opportunity for suppliers in the green energy sector.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Dispensing of Green Hydrogen Fuel

Notice Description

The Council requires supply and dispensing of Green Hydrogen fuel as it transitions towards a low emissions fleet.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council requires supply and delivery of Green Hydrogen fuel as it transitions towards a low emissions fleet. The Hydrogen provided must be fuel cell grade meeting at least one of the following standards:SAE: J2719_20151, ISO: ISO14687:2019, grade D.Supply and dispensing of Hydrogen fuel is required no later than October 2024 from an initial supply location. The supplier must commit to the creation of a network of local hydrogen refuelling stations to service the developing hydrogen powered fleet at agreed locations with the Council. It is estimated the initial volume of hydrogen required is between 1,700 - 2400 kgs per week, with the increased demand expected within the life of a contract as the hydrogen powered fleet develops. Hydrogen production must be connected directly to a renewable asset, in order to avoid costly transmission charges and ensure full advantage of Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates (RTFC's) and offer best value. Carbon emissions related to the hydrogen delivery process must limited, along with a zero emission transport commitment. The supplier will ensure that fuel is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day - subject to operational need. The supplier will ensure that any requirement for Hydrogen fuel transport, will be in accordance with existing and future health and safety and legislative requirements. The Council requires to fill 2 vehicles concurrently and at least 10 consecutively with up to 30kg of H2 Fuel per vehicle at 350bar and the nominated dispensing system must be able to accommodate this from the outset. It is expected that 700bar will be a required as the hydrogen powered fleet develops. The rate of fill must be less than 5 minutes where vehicle-to-HRS comms exist or 10 minutes without HRS comms, in accordance with fuel delivery Standard SAE J2601/2. Each nominated hydrogen refuelling station will be required to meet the refuelling rate of a minimum of 60g/s in accordance with Standard SAE J2601/2. The supplier will be required to provide full training to enable drivers and supervisory staff to independently fill their vehicles. An estimated contract value is included in this PIN notice as required but please note the anticipated increase to fleet numbers over the life of the contract. It is anticipated the contract will be awarded for a total of 7 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03745c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028406-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2022Expired
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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.moffat2@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412876410

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

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