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HII Bridge Hydrogen Accelerator

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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03 Sep 2025 at 11:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "HII Bridge Hydrogen Accelerator," undertaken by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, represents a significant step in the hydrogen industry sector within the UK. This contract, categorized under research and development consultancy services, is located at Wilton Centre, Redcar. Initiated at the tender stage, it reached the award phase on 3rd September 2025, and the related contract commenced on 8th September 2025, with an end date set for 1st April 2026. The procurement method was limited, indicating a below-threshold competition approach tailored for specific requirements within the sub-central government of the UK. The project aimed to design, build, and implement a hydrogen accelerator in collaboration with the HII consortium, focusing on pipeline development, programme execution, and investment leverage. The contract was awarded to Sustainable Venture Development Partners, a substantial enterprise based in London.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the hydrogen sector, providing a platform for innovation and technological advancements. Companies with expertise in hydrogen supply chain applications, including conditioning, distribution, and power generation, stand to benefit significantly. The project not only supports a larger cohort of companies in developing their capabilities but also aims to attract corporate partnerships and investments, enhancing growth potential. Businesses that can collaborate with or serve as hydrogen off-takers/end users in specific UK regions will be particularly well-positioned to leverage the experience and infrastructure developed during the HII Bridge programme. Furthermore, involvement in this initiative could forge pathways for both local and international ecosystems, ensuring sustained growth and market leadership within the burgeoning hydrogen industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HII Bridge Hydrogen Accelerator

Notice Description

The HII consortium has a multifaceted approach supporting several work programmes. One led by CPI of the HVMC, intends to partner with an ecosystem stakeholder to design, build and implement a hydrogen accelerator in collaboration with the HII consortia. With 3 key objectives the partner will: - * Pipeline Development: Build a robust pipeline of innovation companies in the UK hydrogen supply chain focussed on applications with commercial potential - aligned to some/all of the HII hydrogen technical roadmap themes - Conditioning, Distribution and Control, Electrical and Thermal Management, Heat Generation, Feedstock and Carrier, Production, Storage, Metering and Monitoring, and Propulsion and Power Generation. * Implementation of programme: design, build and operate an accelerator, partnered by the HII consortium, matching innovators with end users / hydrogen off-takers in 1-2 key regions to inform the best approach for a larger national scale project in the future. Building on the success of the HII SEED accelerators, this programme will be a focal project within the HII Bridge programme supporting a larger cohort of companies that can progress with a tiered offering from ecosystem support to bespoke hand-on projects with the catapults to an intensive wrap-around support * Leverage of investment: Identify, develop, and leverage direct and in-direct investment into the accelerator and cohort companies it supports. Development of a coordinated local and national/international ecosystem, developing corporate partnerships, bringing together the hydrogen off-takers/end users to support implementation of the accelerator and potential future programmes. Development of companies with the support of the HII consortium to leverage public and private investment into the accelerator cohort companies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059311
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053504-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,663 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-tendering@uk-cpi.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSTAINABLE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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