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Award

23 Feb 2021 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

22 Oct 2020 at 01:00

Tender

25 Sep 2020 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is seeking bids for the "Design, Installation and Demonstration of Hydrogen Train" project, which falls under the education sector and is set in St Andrews, Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been initially published on a tender platform. The contract was awarded on December 21, 2020, with a total value of £2,848,758. This project involves completing an integrated design and demonstrating the hydrogen train over 12 months, aiming to assess modifications relevant to operational railways. Interested parties are encouraged to visit the University's eTendering System to express their interest in future opportunities related to this contract.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in innovative transportation solutions, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen fuel technologies and railway systems. Companies in the engineering, manufacturing, and environmental sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as it involves not only design and installation but also the development of standards for hydrogen power on passenger trains. With an increasing focus on sustainable practices and the zero-emission requirement for Scotland’s passenger railway by 2035, participating in this pioneering project could significantly enhance a firm's market presence and align its offerings with future transport trends.

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Notice Title

University of St Andrews - Design, Installation and Demonstration of Hydrogen Train

Notice Description

Over the course of 12 months - completion of full integrated design, first generation drivetrain installed and demonstration of the train in Scotland off Network Rail infrastructure in rail yard and on Bo'Ness and Kinneil heritage railway line, or moved elsewhere. This will allow an assessment to be undertaken that any modifications do not present risks to the operational railway. During this time, if the requirements are that it will eventually run on Network Rail infrastructure, this can be stage 3 of the project as this will be a project in its own right.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Over the course of 12 months - completion of full integrated design, first generation drivetrain installed and demonstration of the train in Scotland off Network Rail infrastructure in rail yard and on Bo'Ness and Kinneil heritage railway line. This will allow an assessment to be undertaken that any modifications do not present risks to the operational railway. During this time, if the requirements are that it will eventually run on Network Rail infrastructure, this can be stage 3 of the project as this will be a project in its own right. There are six key project objectives, detailed below: 1. Prove that in Scotland we can have the capability of modifying an existing item of rolling stock to install hydrogen fuel cell (FC), batteries, control equipment etc 2. Working with the regulatory bodies, develop the necessary standards and controls for the use of hydrogen FC power on passenger rolling stock 3. Inform the passenger rail policy for Independently Powered Multiple Unit use on the Scottish passenger rail network in advance of the zero emission requirement for 2035 on Scotland's passenger railway 4. Demonstrate to the Team Scotland rail community through practical application the operation of hydrogen FC passenger rolling stock 5. Provide the supply chain with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their knowledge of the application of hydrogen FC technology on passenger rolling stock including hydrogen supply and refuelling infrastructure 6. Provide educational institutions with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their knowledge of the application of hydrogen FC technology in the rail industry Please also see tender documents for additional information.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go tou our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000630929
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407756
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

34940000 - Railway equipment

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,740,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,740,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,848,758 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ANDREWS
Postcode
KY16 9LB
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Arcola Energy

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP395579
    University of St Andrews - Design, Installation and Demonstration of Hydrogen Train - Over the course of 12 months - completion of full integrated design, first generation drivetrain installed and demonstration of the train in Scotland off Network Rail infrastructure in rail yard and on Bo'Ness and Kinneil heritage railway line, or moved elsewhere. This will allow an assessment to be undertaken that any modifications do not present risks to the operational railway. During this time, if the requirements are that it will eventually run on Network Rail infrastructure, this can be stage 3 of the project as this will be a project in its own right.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407756
    University of St Andrews - Design, Installation and Demonstration of Hydrogen Train - Over the course of 12 months - completion of full integrated design, first generation drivetrain installed and demonstration of the train in Scotland off Network Rail infrastructure in rail yard and on Bo'Ness and Kinneil heritage railway line, or moved elsewhere. This will allow an assessment to be undertaken that any modifications do not present risks to the operational railway. During this time, if the requirements are that it will eventually run on Network Rail infrastructure, this can be stage 3 of the project as this will be a project in its own right.

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