Tender

Gaseous Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme

HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 14:48

TenderUpdate

12 Jul 2024 at 12:53

Planning

12 Jul 2024 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of hydrogen gas for an experimental research programme. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for gases, and will be carried out at the HSE test site in Buxton (postcode SK17 9JN). The procurement process is in the tender stage with a notable deadline for submissions by the 25th of November 2024, at 13:00 GMT. The open procedure will begin its award period on the same day, continuing from 14:00 GMT. This contract will run for a period of 42 days, with an option to extend the terms of agreement at the contracting authority's discretion. The procurement details are accessible electronically with no allowance for variations in submission terms and submissions must be made in English. The Prior Information Notice (PIN) provided bears the number 2024/S 000-021377, highlighting an accelerated procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses supplying industrial gases, particularly those with capabilities in hydrogen production and logistics, to engage with the HSE on a potentially flexible and recurring basis. Suppliers with experience in delivering high-purity gases (minimum 99.9% purity) and those offering 'green' hydrogen will be particularly well-suited. Businesses capable of meeting the specified flow rates, pressures, and timely delivery schedules are encouraged to apply. The ability to handle quick turnaround on refuelling and compliance with the structural setup at the test site will also be valuable. Additionally, firms ready to provide a detailed costs breakdown and showcase flexibility in the delivery schedules will likely have a competitive edge in this tendering process.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Gaseous Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme

Notice Description

HSE require the supply of hydrogen gas for use during a research test programme. The gas is intended to be used by piping into an existing pressure reduction system which will meter the gas through to a flow management system. The gas supply is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. Further details can be found with the ITT documentation

Lot Information

Lot 1

HSE require the supply of hydrogen gas for use during a research test programme. The gas is intended to be used by piping into an existing pressure reduction system which will meter the gas through to a flow management system. The gas supply is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. Further details can be found with the ITT documentation

Options: terms of the agreement can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047ce5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036285-2024
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

24 - Chemical products


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

24100000 - Gases

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2024Expired
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
HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@hse.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-047ce5-2024-11-08T14:48:07Z",
    "date": "2024-11-08T14:48:07Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-047ce5",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "HSE/T4642",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Gaseous Hydrogen Supply for Experimental Programme",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "24100000",
            "description": "Gases"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "HSE require the supply of hydrogen gas for use during a research test programme. The gas is intended to be used by piping into an existing pressure reduction system which will meter the gas through to a flow management system. The gas supply is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. Further details can be found with the ITT documentation",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "HSE require the supply of hydrogen gas for use during a research test programme. The gas is intended to be used by piping into an existing pressure reduction system which will meter the gas through to a flow management system. The gas supply is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. Further details can be found with the ITT documentation",
                "status": "active",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 42
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "terms of the agreement can be extended at the discretion of the contracting authority"
                }
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "24000000",
                        "description": "Chemical products"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKF1"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKF"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "The gas supply is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site."
                }
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2024-09-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "HSE require the supply of hydrogen gas for use during a research test programme. The gas is intended to be used by piping into an existing pressure reduction system which will meter the gas through to a flow management system. The following are the parameters which need to be met: Location The gas supply is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site, specifically the 'H21' test area (picture upon request). It is intended that the gas supply would be placed/parked underneath the right most portal frame structure with the supply fed through to the left most structure which will house the test pipework. The gas supply structure is 4.83 m high to the purlins, 9.78 m wide between uprights and 20.10 m long. Access to the secure site is via a double gate which is 7.06 m wide. It is suggested that any potential supplier review this prior to agreement of the supply, major infrastructure changes are not possible within the scope of this project. If there are any other requirements on the test site, this should be stipulated in the proposal, such as earth bonding, power, separation distances etc. Flow rates and pressures The maximum and minimum planned flow rates of hydrogen required are 0.3 kg/s and 0.004 kg/s respectively. The maximum inlet pressure (MAWP) to the test facility must not exceed 500 barg (higher pressures may be acceptable depending on supplier pre-regulation). The minimum supply pressure is 100 barg. It is highly desirable that the max flow rate can be achieved across the full 500-100 barg outlet range. To satisfy the ability to meet maximum flow rate for the longest duration, it is envisaged a 500 barg tube trailer would best match this key requirement. However, suitable alternatives can be proposed and considered but need to be clearly justified as suitable against all requirements. In terms of duration of use (i.e. maintenance of the flow rates), it is expected that testing will likely start with ramp tests increasing flows from minimum to maximum and back down again. Testing will also include rapid flow increases to maximum. The exact durations of the tests are very difficult to estimate as present however, it could be expected that the ramp tests may require running up to an hour of use per day. Quantity The expected total quantity of hydrogen to be required is 1000 kg net spread over the use period specified below with a contingency/cost for an additional month and repeat delivery costs of 500 kg hydrogen net (either within the existing timeframe or within the additional month). These quantities are a first pass estimate and flexibility of supply will be highly desirable. It is expected the minimum inlet pressure to the test facility will need to be >150 barg for the existing regulation system to provide maximum flow (0.3 kg/s) so the useable gas quantity must be taken from the gas pressure above this. Timescales The anticipated delivery schedule requirement is w/c 11th November through to 16th December 2024; however, the client is developing a novel test rig to utilise the hydrogen so the start of testing may be delayed. The supplier should indicate its ability to be flexible on delivery schedule for consideration as part of supplier selection. A cost breakdown should be provided based on rental period (a minimum of monthly breakdown). It will also be beneficial to understand what the ongoing costs may be, and the availability of whatever solution is proposed. To reduce time loss during testing, the expectation is that turnaround time for any refuelling is kept to a minimum, ideally in the order of 1-2 days (assuming multiple deliveries would be required to meet the need). Gas Quality The hydrogen required must be a minimum purity of 99.9%, dry and ideally pre-filtered to 2 mm. There is a preference for 'green' (renewably sourced) hydrogen if available, the source of the hydrogen should be made clear in the proposal. Gas Outlet The gas outlet should be sized, and pressure rated to meet the flow/pressure demand already described. HSE have no preference on process connection, however, the proposal must make it clear what it is. Liability The full terms and conditions of use should be detailed in any proposal including any liability during storage/use."
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse",
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "procedure": {
            "isAccelerated": true,
            "acceleratedRationale": "Tender documents available via electronic means. Prior Information Notice number: 2024/S 000-021377"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-11-25T13:00:00Z"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-11-25T14:00:00Z"
        },
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2024-11-25T14:00:00Z"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-118122",
            "name": "Health & Safety Executive",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Health & Safety Executive",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Redgrave Court, Merton Road",
                "locality": "Bootle",
                "region": "UKD7",
                "postalCode": "L20 7HS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@hse.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.hse.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "NATIONAL_AGENCY",
                        "description": "National or federal agency/office"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "07",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-35175",
            "name": "Health & Safety Executive",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Health & Safety Executive",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Redgrave Court,Merton Road",
                "locality": "BOOTLE",
                "region": "UKD73",
                "postalCode": "L207HS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@hse.gov.uk",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.hse.gov.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "BODY_PUBLIC",
                        "description": "Body governed by public law"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "07",
                        "description": "Health"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-77819",
            "name": "Tommy Johnson",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Tommy Johnson"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Redgrave Court, Merton Road",
                "locality": "Bootle, Liverpool",
                "postalCode": "L20 7HS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "tenders@hse.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-35175",
        "name": "Health & Safety Executive"
    },
    "language": "en"
}