Notice Information
Notice Title
Procurement of a Zero-Emission Bus (Electric or Hydrogen)
Notice Description
Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions Ltd invites tenders for the supply of a zero-emission bus, either battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell-powered, to support demonstration and operational activities at Bay Studios, Swansea.The bus must meet UK road vehicle specifications, be less than 8 years old, and be supplied at a total purchase price of less than PS150,000 (exclusive of VAT).The procurement forms part of Hyppo's work on clean mobility and smart energy systems. The vehicle will be used for trialling hydrogen and electric fleet operations, V2G integration, and low-emission transport demonstrations.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=155911.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. Budget and Funding* Maximum budget: PS150,000 (exclusive of VAT).* Offers exceeding this budget may be considered.* Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions is committed to securing best value within this price limit.Evaluation CriteriaTenders will be assessed on the following weighted criteria:* Compliance with Specification & Technical Suitability - 25%* Cost Effectiveness / Value for Money - 50%* Vehicle Condition, Warranty & Lifecycle - 10%* Delivery Timescales - 10%* Sustainability / Added Value - 5%Supplier InstructionsInterested suppliers must submit a tender response including:1. Vehicle make, model, year of registration, and technical specification.2. Proof of compliance with UK regulations (VCA/type approval, PSVAR).3. Vehicle history, condition report, and MOT certification.4. Details of battery/fuel cell capacity, range, and warranties.5. Cost breakdown including delivery to Swansea.6. Company details, relevant experience, and aftersales support.7. References from similar supply contracts.(WA Ref:155911)
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-kuma6s-155911
- Publication Source
- Sell2Wales
- Latest Notice
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155911
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
-
- CPV Codes
34121000 - Buses and coaches
34144910 - Electric buses
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Sep 20255 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 14 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Not Specified
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- HYPPO HYDROGEN SOLUTIONS
- Contact Name
- Henry Apsey
- Contact Email
- procurement@hyppo.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1792981739
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SWANSEA
- Postcode
- SA2 9HY
- Post Town
- Swansea
- Country
- Wales
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLL Wales
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLL43 Swansea
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Swansea
- Electoral Ward
- Sketty
- Westminster Constituency
- Swansea West
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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.
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