Planning

Prior Information Notice - Description and Additional Text

BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED

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Planning

02 Dec 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being led by Bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited, based in Aberdeen, UK. The tender, titled "Prior Information Notice - Description and Additional Text," falls under the Energy industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date set for January 9, 2023. The project aims to deliver a green hydrogen production facility by the 3rd Quarter of 2024.

This tender by Bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited presents an opportunity for businesses in project management, engineering, manufacturing, and logistic services to compete. Interested parties should be prepared to provide a comprehensive solution for the required hydrogen technology, including project management, design, procurement, installation, and maintenance services. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate expertise in delivering sustainable and efficient systems to meet the project's functional specifications.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Description and Additional Text

Notice Description

bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in the city powered by renewable energy. The facility is targeting manufacture and dispensing of between 770 kilograms (min.) and 1000 kilograms (peak) of green hydrogen per day - enough to fuel 25 buses and a range of other fleet vehicles. bpAHEL intend to conduct a procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit, and compression, storage and dispensation equipment), with the aim of first hydrogen fuel being produced from the 3rd Quarter 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in the city powered by renewable energy. The facility is targeting manufacture and dispensing of between 770 kilograms (min.) and 1000 kilograms (peak) of green hydrogen per day - enough to fuel 25 buses and a range of other fleet vehicles. All communications, including clarification questions and completed RFI questionnaires should be returned via the eTender messaging system. Interested parties should note that this Prior Information Notice is not a call for competition, and that bpAHEL reserves the right to cancel or vary this pre-procurement engagement exercise and any potential resulting procurement process, or not conduct a procurement process whatsoever, at any point and will not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by interested parties in responding to this pre-procurement engagement or any resulting procurement process. bpAHEL may also change the basis and/or deadlines in respect of this pre-procurement engagement. bpAHEL intend to conduct a procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit, and compression, storage and dispensation equipment), with the aim of first hydrogen fuel being produced from the 3rd Quarter 2024. It is foreseen that the successful bidder will provide and undertake the following within the scope of supply: - Project management - Project controls including estimating, scheduling, cost, risk and performance reporting - HSEQ management systems including Design and Contractor under the CDM legislation - Attendance of review including design, scheme, constructability, O&M, logistics, etc - Design & Engineering of the scheme as a "system" and within the boundary shown on the block diagram including technical safety, process, mechanical, piping, structural, control, automation & instrumentation - Integration of the system within the site, interfacing with key contractors delivering accompanying packages - The system should be provided with its own local control & automation including external signalling for remote control and monitoring - Provision of any software to improve production optimisation, payment methods, etc. - Procurement & manufacturing - Offsite fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) - Transport, logistic and shipping from factory to a site in Aberdeen - Offloading, unloading & final positioning - On site installation, testing, completions & commissioning - Lifetime records from design through procurement to construction & commissioning - Start-up & performance trials to ensure system meets functional specification - Operation & maintenance manuals - Training and demonstration of the system - Support to beneficial operation trials including attendance of commissioning personnel for a period of at least 1 month The purpose of this PIN is to engage with the market to: - Raise awareness of the future tender opportunity - Validate availability in the market of proposed solutions that might meet bpAHEL's requirements. bpAHEL have developed an indicative scheme which is provided via the eTender system, however a vendor led solution is sought. Suppliers are to propose a scheme to meet the key functional metrics of the project, within a safe, reliable, and operable system. Through the tender response, bpAHEL will require bidders to propose an optimum solution, including packaged units, improved efficiency, and based upon a supplier standardised solution (where appropriate).. To respond to this PIN and the associated request for information (RFI) please go to the following web address: https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com (the eTender system) and click on the 'Register' button. Once registered, please contact Chris Gough (chris.gough@turntown.co.uk) and Sam Munro (sam.munro@turntown.co.uk) to request access to all related documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000715601
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC465877
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71300000 - Engineering services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
chris.gough@turntown.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB21 7PB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC465877
    Prior Information Notice - Description and Additional Text - bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in the city powered by renewable energy. The facility is targeting manufacture and dispensing of between 770 kilograms (min.) and 1000 kilograms (peak) of green hydrogen per day - enough to fuel 25 buses and a range of other fleet vehicles. bpAHEL intend to conduct a procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit, and compression, storage and dispensation equipment), with the aim of first hydrogen fuel being produced from the 3rd Quarter 2024.

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