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Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII)

HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT

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30 Jan 2026 at 15:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process led by the HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT involves the "Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII)", aimed at advancing hydrogen innovation. This contracts spans the region of Birmingham, United Kingdom, within the public undertaking industry. It has reached the completion stage, with the contract having been awarded on 30th January 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, and carried out without competition, evidencing a streamlined approach tailored for specific advisory services.

This opportunity provides a significant avenue for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in hydrogen technologies. Cogitare Advisors Limited, located in Kent, was selected as the supplier. The contract covers consulting with stakeholders and developing a technical assurance process for public and private funders. It is well-suited for established large enterprises capable of delivering specialised advisory services and stakeholder engagement to foster technical innovation and drive growth in the hydrogen sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII)

Notice Description

In order to support the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) this quote is for the provision of advisory services to HVMC and HII covering: Consulting with internal and external stakeholders (regulatory, technical and commercial) to determine and document requirements, Supporting and/or facilitating meetings and workshops with said stakeholders, and Development of a technical assurance process / methodology which will be used by potential public and private funders and investors to support the HII programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061353
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008595-2026
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 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

COGITARE ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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