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Consultants to produce a report exploring aspects of future hydrogen infrastructure in Scotland

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate Scotland has awarded a contract for the tender titled "Consultants to produce a report exploring aspects of future hydrogen infrastructure in Scotland." The procurement process was completed on 27th February 2023. The contract was awarded to Xodus Group, with a total value of £40,000 GBP. The study focuses on assessing potential strategies for hydrogen infrastructure development in Scottish waters, including financial models and regulatory frameworks. The consultancy project must be completed by the end of April 2023.

This tender opportunity provides a platform for consultancy firms and businesses specializing in strategic infrastructure development and renewable energy in the UK marine sector to engage with Crown Estate Scotland. The open procurement process allows for innovative commercial models and expertise to be applied towards shaping future hydrogen infrastructure projects. Interested businesses should review the project details and deliverables outlined for the completion of the consultancy report, aiming to provide valuable insights for public sector policy makers and industry stakeholders in the hydrogen energy sector.

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Notice Title

Consultants to produce a report exploring aspects of future hydrogen infrastructure in Scotland

Notice Description

Crown Estate Scotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultancy to produce a report exploring different commercial models for the future development of strategic hydrogen infrastructure in and around Scottish waters. The audience will be policy makers in the public sector, as well as wider industry partners. We expect to make at least part of the work produced publicly available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A study structured around the following elements. 1. A review and summary of potential strategic offshore infrastructure (pipelines, export terminals/jetties, transfer points from transmission/distribution, injection points) needed for hydrogen transport in Scotland. This includes connections either to domestic supply networks, storage, or for international export, and should take into account the latest information available on planned offshore renewable energy generation (location, capacity and timescales). This should include discussions with relevant UK stakeholders and draw on relevant reports and projects. 2. Building on the review undertaken in part 1 above, bidders should analyse and justify anticipated CapEx, OpEx ranges, and evaluate potential commercial models for the financing, ownership, and operation of offshore infrastructure for hydrogen transport considering ownership by a single entity (e.g. a public sector organisation, or a private enterprise) or shared ownership. This should include, but not be limited to: a. An outline of current regulatory frameworks (economic and non-economic) and any potential reforms relevant to the development of offshore infrastructure for hydrogen transport. b. A review of relevant international case studies and the involvement of, and governance arrangements between, private and public institutions in the delivery of offshore infrastructure for hydrogen transport. c. A comparison with other relevant subsea infrastructure, such as delivery models for shared electricity transmission cables or gas pipelines. d. A presentation of credible commercial (funding and ownership) models for offshore infrastructure for hydrogen transport in Scotland 3. Recommendations to Crown Estate Scotland and public sector partners. These should include: a. clear conclusions on the range of available approaches to deliver strategic infrastructure for hydrogen transport in Scotland, b. recommendations on the different commercial options considered in part 2, and c. recommendations for next steps which the public sector should consider, along with suggested timescales and priorities. Must have project completed with all outputs delivered by the end of April 2023. Project is expected to take around 12 weeks excluding mobilisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000718612
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472245
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2023 - 28 Apr 2023 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
Maurice McTeague
Contact Email
maurice.mcteague@crownestatescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314607657

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XODUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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