Planning

FUTURE ENERGY TRIAL - ELECTRICITY GENERATION

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

03 Nov 2022 at 13:33

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in Bristol, United Kingdom, has planned a tender titled "FUTURE ENERGY TRIAL – ELECTRICITY GENERATION" in the goods category, focusing on trial fuel sources for automotive use in line with climate change and sustainability goals. The trial aims to explore renewable energy sources for BEV chargers at various UK locations, with expected initial findings by 4 weeks post-delivery and a final report within 6 months.

This procurement opportunity by the Ministry of Defence provides a platform for businesses in the energy and automotive sectors to showcase innovative renewable fuel solutions. Companies specialising in alternative energy sources, electric vehicle infrastructure, and software for remote station monitoring would find this tender well-suited for bidding. The trial offers a chance to contribute to the UK government's 2050 Net Zero Strategy and gain insights into sustainable energy solutions for automotive applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FUTURE ENERGY TRIAL - ELECTRICITY GENERATION

Notice Description

This PIN establishes the requirement to trial other fuel sources for automotive use and remain consistent with the wider Departmental Climate Change and Sustainability (CC&S) drivers. There is a global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels in order to achieve both national and international sustainability commitments. This MOD trial is in support of the UK governments 2050 Net Zero Strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK MOD wishes to increase the capability of the future cars and van white fleet through a trial of innovative energy sources using renewable fuelled BEV chargers at various UK locations. The installed equipment, logistic support for the trial and any potential follow-on activity will be an experiment to gain experience of the use of such technology and inform any follow-on associated MT activity. The chargers of the type must use renewal fuel sources and fast charge power outlet standards The trial should enable: a. Trial hydrogen/ammonia/methanol as fuel source for electricity generation. b. Handling of fuels. Use of hydrogen based fuel as a green fuel. Maintenance and training to be given on equipment as required. c. In addition to the trial, the supplier will be required to provide suitable open access software to allow the monitoring of the remote stations for user support purposes and for diagnostic purposes. d. There is no requirement to supply Government Furnished Assets under this contract. The outcomes of the trial will be: a. Conclude if it offers capability options for MOD to deliver the aims of the next white fleet contract due in be let by 2024 or 2026 depending on existing contract extension. b. Handling and sourcing of renewable fuels. Provide an assessment of the use of the fuel as a green fuel, to understand the availability of it or the next best 'green' option. This assessment would also include future renewable sources. c. Demonstrate that it reduces the reliance on the at-risk electrical infrastructure on the MOD estate while maintaining or increasing the capability and availability of an asset. d. References and is consistent with HM Government, other Government Departments and MOD strategies where appropriate. Additional information: Delivery timescales will be finalised during development of the competition pack and SoR. The following is the initial indication of the expected timescale for the delivery of the required output. a. Initial findings (end of Phase 1) by 4 weeks from date of delivery of equipment. b. Final Report by 6 months from the date of delivery of the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031084-2022
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.hayes105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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