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HYDROGEN PROPULSION TECHNOLOGIES MARKET ASSESSMENT

HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Hydrogen Propulsion Technologies Market Assessment" was conducted by the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, based in Birmingham, UK. This contract, concerning research and development consultancy services, falls within the industry category and covers a comprehensive assessment of hydrogen propulsion technologies for various sectors including automotive, aviation, marine, and rail. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, and the process reached the award stage with Talan, a London-based large-scale supplier, as the selected contractor. The agreement was signed on 15th August 2025, with contract services commencing on 1st October 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2025. The overall contract value stands at £41,460, of which £34,550 is net. The legal basis for this procurement is outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hydrogen propulsion technologies and related fields. Companies with expertise in hydrogen propulsion systems, hydrogen fuel cells, and related R&D services are well-positioned to benefit from similar future tenders. The assessment underlines the UK's competitive ecosystem in hydrogen technologies, driven by government support and investment across transport sectors, thus providing a substantial arena for innovation and business growth. Organisations familiar with market assessments in emerging technologies can particularly thrive by leveraging their experience to contribute to the evolving hydrogen propulsion market. Such contracts may open doors for companies to strengthen their position in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Title

HYDROGEN PROPULSION TECHNOLOGIES MARKET ASSESSMENT

Notice Description

Deliverable 1 - Critical Review An external consultant has undertaken a market assessment to quantify the national and global opportunity for hydrogen propulsion in applications across the automotive, non-road mobile machinery, aviation, marine, and rail sectors. The assessment evaluates a range of hydrogen technologies, including: * Hydrogen fuel cells * Hydrogen internal combustion engines * Hydrogen gas turbines and thrust generators * Pressurised hydrogen storage tanks * Liquid hydrogen storage tanks In addition, several adjacent, potentially competing technologies were also assessed, including: * Electric motors * Battery packs * Power electronics and control systems For each technology and sector, the market assessment aimed to ascertain the following: * The current state of the UK and global hydrogen propulsion market. * Market sizing for 2030 and 2050, with data input between these dates where possible. * Potential market penetration rates. The method used in this assessment follows a similar approach to market studies that Gemserv have previously conducted, as discussed above in Relevant Case Studies. Informed by Gemserv's prior experience in this area, Gemserv will critically review and validate this market assessment The UK offers an internationally competitive ecosystem for the development of hydrogen propulsion systems, crossing leading exporting companies, significant investment in R&D, world-class universities and industry expertise. The government has sought to support this market advantage via the Hydrogen Propulsion Manufacturing Taskforce and targeted investment across several transport sectors. As shown by Gemserv and Hydrogen UK's International Hydrogen Progress Index (Link), the UK has consistently trailed behind China, Germany, South Korea, Canada and Japan, amongst others, for supporting the overall hydrogen sector's deployment. As such, further government support will be crucial for effectively positioning the UK in the emerging international hydrogen propulsion market and unlocking the sector's full potential. Following on from the Critical Review, Gemserv will assess the political, economic, social and technological barriers and drivers of the national and global hydrogen propulsion market. Understanding the nuances of the hydrogen sector, Gemserv will answer the questions of: What national and global measures drive the hydrogen propulsion market, which are already in place, which are planned, and what is additionally required to unlock the potential of the hydrogen propulsion market? Gemserv will conduct an analysis to identify the policy and regulatory measures, as well as key hydrogen technology deployment milestones, that will influence the forecasted market size and penetration rates. This includes assessing the conditions required for the market to reach its upper-bound growth scenario, as well as the minimum thresholds necessary to achieve the lower-bound scenario. Table 2 breaks down the methodology and outcomes by Phases. Phase 1 will review the drivers and barriers for the deployment of the hydrogen propulsion market at a national level and international level. Phase 2 and 3 will draw on this base knowledge, to align HII's market assessment with the current and future market landscape and identify the minimum and maximum interventions and milestones required to support market development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a51f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060969-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£34,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.murphy@hvm.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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