Tender

Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

12 Jul 2023 at 09:51

Tender

11 Jul 2023 at 16:17

Planning

07 Jun 2023 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways is procuring a Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply for the Lower Thames Crossing project. The procurement involves the production, delivery, and storage of low carbon hydrogen to fuel construction plant machinery. This selective procurement process has a total value of £50,000,000 and is currently in the active status with a tender closing date set for 8th August 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in hydrogen production and distribution, construction equipment, and civil engineering consultancy services. Suitable businesses can participate in the competitive dialogue procurement method to secure a contract with National Highways. The project is located in Kent, Thurrock, and Essex, aiming to achieve carbon reduction targets through the use of low carbon hydrogen in construction activities.

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Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply

Notice Description

National Highways is the government company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England's strategic road networks. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a proposed new road connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex through tunnels underneath the River Thames. The Programme will relieve the congested Dartford Crossing and approach roads and improve their performance by providing sufficient north-south road capacity. On the south side of the River Thames, the new road will link the tunnel to the A2 and M2 in Kent. On the north side, it will link to the A13 and junction 29 of the M25 in the London Borough of Havering. This procurement is for the production, delivery and storage (including dispensing) on site of Low Carbon Hydrogen for the Lower Thames Crossing Project. The Low Carbon Hydrogen will be used to fuel the construction plant.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is dedicated to achieving the lowest carbon solution to deliver the works. The scope requirements include supply of an estimated of 6200 tonnes of Hydrogen over 5 years, delivery and storage (including dispensing) on site of Low Carbon Hydrogen for the Lower Thames Crossing Project. The Low Carbon Hydrogen will be used to fuel the construction plant. The implementation of a Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply contract will be enabled for use by Lower Thames Crossing main works contractors. The contract will be procured under the Competitive Dialogue Procedure (Public Contracts Regulations 2015) and based on an NEC4 form. Additional information: https://highwaysengland.co.uk/lower-thames-crossing-home/ https://highwaysengland.citizenspace.com/ltc/consultation-2020/ https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d447
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019913-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

24111600 - Hydrogen

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42000000 - Industrial machinery

43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

45000000 - Construction work

65000000 - Public utilities

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Additional Buyers

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

Contact Name
Pavanjit Mann
Contact Email
ancillaryprocurement@lowerthamescrossing.co.uk, pavanjit.mann@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7LW
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLH East (England), TLH32 Thurrock, TLI London, TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLJ South East (England), TLJ4 Kent, TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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