Tender

Green Hydrogen for Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY

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Tender

22 Feb 2024 at 08:56

Planning

11 Oct 2023 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, in partnership with Transport for Wales, is establishing a Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme to transition the existing internal combustion engine bus fleet in Wales. The procurement process, titled "Green Hydrogen for Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme," falls under the goods category with a contract value of £25,000,000 GBP. The main procurement category is Hydrogen. The Pilot Scheme will involve approximately 20 hydrogen buses in Swansea and 23 in Bridgend, with a planned start date in late 2025/early 2026. The tender is currently in the open stage, and the deadline for submissions is March 7, 2024.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for providers of green hydrogen looking to fuel the buses under the Pilot Scheme. Businesses in the hydrogen production and supply industry are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Welsh Government, as the buying organisation, is focussed on achieving economic and social objectives through the delivery of Community Benefits. This procurement process is part of a long-term strategy to enhance sustainable public transportation infrastructure in Wales and reduce carbon emissions in the region.

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Notice Title

Green Hydrogen for Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme

Notice Description

The Welsh Government, in partnership with Transport for Wales, are establishing a Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme as part of their plans to transition the existing internal combustion engine bus fleet in Wales. The Pilot Scheme will include the implementation of approximately 20 hydrogen buses on selected routes within the County of Swansea with a further 23 hydrogen buses servicing selected routes within the County of Bridgend. The Pilot Scheme is due to commence approximately late 2025/early 2026 (date to be confirmed). The Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a provider of green hydrogen that will provide the required level of hydrogen to fuel the hydrogen buses utilised under the Pilot Scheme. It is an expectation that the hydrogen will be made available for a re-fueller at both pilot locations; Swansea and Bridgend. The hydrogen contract will be for 15 years, with break clauses at years 5 and 10.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government, in partnership with Transport for Wales, are establishing a Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme as part of their plans to transition the existing internal combustion engine bus fleet in Wales. The Pilot Scheme will include the implementation of 20 hydrogen buses on selected routes within the County of Swansea and a further 30 hydrogen buses servicing selected routes within the County of Bridgend. The Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a provider of green hydrogen that will provide the required level of hydrogen to fuel the hydrogen buses utilised under the Pilot Scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040b22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005729-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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

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

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen

24111600 - Hydrogen

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
6 to 9 months prior to contract expiry, if renewed

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialprocurement.fleet@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3007900170

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERPHILLY
Postcode
CF83 8WT
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Bedwas and Trethomas
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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