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Contract Notice: Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package")

BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED

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Award

02 May 2023 at 15:58

TenderUpdate

09 Mar 2023 at 10:52

Tender

14 Feb 2023 at 09:05

Planning

02 Dec 2022 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment is being undertaken by bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited, a Joint Venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council. The procurement is aimed at delivering a green hydrogen production facility in Aberdeen to fuel buses and other fleet vehicles. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a focus on engaging the market and raising awareness of the future tender opportunity. Interested parties should visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site for more information. Key deadlines and dates for this process are detailed in the tender documentation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in hydrogen technology, engineering services, and energy supplies and distribution. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process are those with expertise in the design and commissioning of hydrogen equipment, project management, and sustainability practices. As the tender is in the planning stage, interested businesses can engage with bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited to understand the project requirements and prepare for the upcoming tender opportunity. The focus on green technologies and renewable energy aligns with the market trends towards sustainability and decarbonisation, offering a long-term growth potential for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Contract Notice: Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package")

Notice Description

bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in the city powered by renewable energy. The facility is targeting manufacture and dispensing of between 770 kilograms (min.) and 1000 kilograms (peak) of green hydrogen per day - enough to fuel 25 buses and a range of other fleet vehicles. This contract notice relates to the following scope of work: Optimised and integrated design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the following, to produce and dispense the required volume and rates, at the required quality, of hydrogen per day: - Hydrogen electrolyser and associated power unit - Ancillary package equipment (i.e., compression, conditioning, storage, as required) - Refueling/dispensing hub for vehicles - Interconnections between supplied packages including pipework, cabling etc. - Control Alarms and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Fire & Gas, Emergency Shutdown etc., as per referenced control philosophy and as vendor deems necessary. (Capable of being integrated into a wider site SCADA system.) - Clearly defining any utility requirements (power/water) and working with others to ensure seamless integration. - Allowance for hydrogen import facilities

Lot Information

Lot 1

bpAHEL intend to conduct a procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit, and compression, storage and dispensation equipment), with the aim of first hydrogen fuel being produced from the 3rd Quarter 2024. An output-based specification has been developed, and a vendor led solution is sought. Contractors are to propose a scheme to meet the key functional metrics of the project utilising existing technology and based upon a supplier standardised solution (where appropriate), within a safe, reliable, and operable system. The Contractor will be responsible for the finalised design, specification, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the hydrogen equipment within the proposed project scope, and will provide and undertake the following activities within the scope of supply: - Design & Engineering of the scheme as a "system" including technical safety, process, mechanical, piping, structural, control, automation & instrumentation - Project management - Project controls including estimating, scheduling, cost, risk and performance management and reporting - HSEQ management systems, including Design and Construction under the CDM legislation - Attendance and facilitation of reviews including design, scheme, constructability, operations & maintenance, logistics, etc. - The system should be provided with its own local control & automation whilst being capable of integration to a wider SCADA system including external signalling for remote control and monitoring - Interface management and liaising with other contractors to ensure design is integrated to overall project - Procurement & manufacturing - Offsite fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) - Transport, logistics and shipping from factory to a site in Aberdeen - Offloading, unloading & final positioning - On site installation, testing, completions & commissioning - Records from design through procurement to construction & commissioning - Start-up & performance trials to ensure system meets functional specification - Operation procedures & maintenance manuals - Training and demonstration of the system - Liaise with the Client throughout the project's lifecycle and obtain approval on technical deliverables including, but not limited to calculations, drawings, technical notes, inspection and test plans etc. To respond to this Contract Notice please go to the following web address: https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com (the eTender system) and click on the 'Register' button. Once registered, please contact Chris Gough (chris.gough@turntown.co.uk) and Sam Munro (sam.munro@turntown.co.uk) to request access to all related documents. All further communications, including clarification questions should be via the eTender messaging system. Additional information: To respond to this Contract Notice please go to the following web address: https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com (the eTender system) and click on the 'Register' button. Once registered, please contact Chris Gough (chris.gough@turntown.co.uk) and Sam Munro (sam.munro@turntown.co.uk) to request access to all related documents.

Options: Options are described within the Project Brief

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038a44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012573-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

42113390 - Fuel-gas systems

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71300000 - Engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.gough@turntown.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224832000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB21 7PB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

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