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Feasibility study on repurpose of Oil and Gas infrastructure for offshore Hydrogen generation

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Crown Estate Scotland is currently in the award stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Feasibility study on repurpose of Oil and Gas infrastructure for offshore Hydrogen generation." This initiative is part of the services industry, specifically focusing on energy transition strategies. The tender, valued at £30,000, was awarded on 22 January 2021, following the completion of the open procedure initiated on 19 November 2020. The work is centred in Edinburgh, UK, with delivery expected to align with UK-region considerations for hydrogen infrastructure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy within the renewable energy sector, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen generation and infrastructure assessments. Companies with experience in managing stakeholder engagement and risk management in energy projects—especially SMEs—will find this project particularly relevant. The scope of the study involves thorough research into the existing oil and gas infrastructure, providing a pathway for innovative firms looking to expand their capabilities in sustainable energy solutions.

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Notice Title

Feasibility study on repurpose of Oil and Gas infrastructure for offshore Hydrogen generation

Notice Description

Crown Estate Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to produce a study which identifies key risks and opportunities in the repurposing of existing Oil and Gas infrastructure for Hydrogen generation and transmission. Risks and opportunities will be determined through review of processes and engagement with stakeholders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is proposed that the study covers the following areas: - Overview of development and consenting processes for a commercial scale offshore Green and Blue Hydrogen production in the UK, utilising existing research and information where possible - Overview of different Electrolyser technologies, with identification of those most suited for offshore hydrogen production - Overview of fundamental approach to making best use of existing infrastructure including transmission lines, and platforms for generation and transmission. - Overview and cost estimation for key enabling Hydrogen Supply Chain capability and infrastructure including existing offshore Oil and Gas infrastructure, electrolyser supply, port and quayside infrastructure, reinforced quayside areas (with services), operation and maintenance marine and quayside operations - Cost comparison, and benefit analysis of onshore vs offshore Hydrogen production - Identifying where generic "risks" in this process exist for a project developer, identified through review of process and engagement with relevant stakeholders. Risks relates to areas of uncertainty in terms of process, programme, cost, knowledge, stakeholders, consultation etc. Risks to be scored (high, med, low) - Mitigations to the risks identified above to be detailed, their impact scored, and potential actors identified - Identifying where generic opportunities in this process exist for a project developer. Opportunities relate to the ability for some realistic action to positively impact process, programme, cost, knowledge, stakeholders and consultations by making realistic changes to approach, advance engagement with stakeholders and obtaining required knowledge. Opportunities to be scored (high, med, low), and potential actors identified - Capacity of the above to deliver strong pipeline of Hydrogen projects from late 2020s to 2050 - Consideration of desired UK content targets (including where relevant Scottish Government ambition for local content in ScotWind projects) - Consideration of Industry demand in likely Hydrogen clusters - Prioritised recommendations for further work, consistent with SOWEC Energy Transition vision

Options: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 3 month period to be included within rate card

Renewal: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 3 month period to be included within rate card

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636691
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405037
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
maurice.mcteague@crownestatescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314607657

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 3BJ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VYSUS UK LIMITED (FORMERLY, LLOYD'S REGISTER CONSULTING - ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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