Planning

Sourcing Green Hydrogen

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

27 Nov 2023 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the planning stage. The organisation is seeking green hydrogen suppliers to decarbonise fuel supply in Davyhulme, Manchester, aiming for first hydrogen delivery by 2026. The procurement involves goods in the industry category of Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen. The future notice date for this tender is set for October 6, 2025.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the green hydrogen supply industry. Companies experienced in providing large volumes of green hydrogen, gas pipelines, gas distribution, and energy services may find this tender suitable. United Utilities Water Limited, the contracting authority, is located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender highlights the potential for business growth in supplying green hydrogen solutions to meet the decarbonisation needs of the site in Davyhulme, Manchester.

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Notice Title

Sourcing Green Hydrogen

Notice Description

United Utilities wish to decarbonise the fuel supply requirements at a site in Davyhulme, Manchester through the purchase and utilisation of green hydrogen. The requirements are for a green hydrogen supply to the site including: * Volumes of 25-35GWh per annum. * First delivery of hydrogen in 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Utilities believe that green hydrogen may be able to provide a suitable decarbonisation strategy for our heating requirements at our site in Davyhulme, Manchester. We wish to understand if the market can supply in a first phase up to 35 GWh of green hydrogen per year, ideally via pipeline, with first delivery in 2026. It is likely that any project will be a shortlisted project qualifying under the Hydrogen Business model process run by the UK government. To meet our target first delivery date in 2026, any project must demonstrate progress towards their final investment decision, including evidence e.g. of planning permission and/or grid connections being available or in the process of being obtained.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041ced
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034910-2023
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

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

24111600 - Hydrogen

44161100 - Gas pipelines

65210000 - Gas distribution

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2025Expired
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
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Amelia Whewell
Contact Email
amelia.whewell@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01925678021

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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