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Beyond 2050 x Hydrogen Innovation Initiative

HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

03 Feb 2026 at 14:36

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

30 Jan 2026 at 16:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Beyond 2050 x Hydrogen Innovation Initiative," managed by the High Value Manufacturing Catapult based in Birmingham, aimed to explore opportunities in the hydrogen innovation sector. The award was granted under a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, with an initial contract period spanning from 2nd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. However, the contract was terminated on 30th January 2026. This initiative is categorised under research and development services and was planned to engage with political and industry stakeholders across the United Kingdom, including activities to align with hydrogen campaign groups. Despite its early termination, several planned events and activities were outlined in the project's description.

This tender represented a vital opportunity for large-scale enterprises, particularly those specialising in consultancy and research within the renewable energy sector, to leverage their expertise in hydrogen technologies. Businesses with capabilities in political engagement, public affairs, and technical consultancy could have driven significant influence and advanced their position within this developing market. While the contract's premature conclusion limits immediate prospects, understanding the dynamics of such collaborative initiatives can provide businesses insight into future tendering opportunities within similar industry categories.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Beyond 2050 x Hydrogen Innovation Initiative

Notice Description

Provision of services for advancing supply chain development in hydrogen technology in the UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06136a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009516-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£35,105 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B7 4BP
Postcode Area
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

Beyond 2050 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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