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Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package")

BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED

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Planning

04 May 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is led by bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited. The tender involves the procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment in Aberdeen within the Energy industry category. This planned procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for May 19, 2023. The opportunity aims to create a scalable green hydrogen production, storage, and distribution facility, powered by renewable energy, with key details outlined in the Procurement Notice.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in green energy technology and hydrogen equipment manufacturing to compete. The procurement process is seeking vendors to propose solutions meeting specific functional metrics, utilising existing technology and providing a safe, reliable, and operable system. Interested parties are encouraged to engage in the market consultation phase to refine requirements before the procurement recommences. Businesses involved in supplying electrolyser units, compression, storage, and dispensation equipment are well-suited to participate in this tender and contribute to the green energy transition in Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package")

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. Following an initial approach to the market in February 2023 (Contract Notice Ref: 20230214-000004 (2023/S 000-004438)), bpAHEL are reviewing requirements with the intention of re-commencing procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit, and compression, storage and dispensation equipment). It is expected that a new contract notice will be published (incorporating revised requirements) before the end of May 2023. A period of market engagement is currently being undertaken in order to obtain feedback from interested parties to enable bpAHEL to refine requirements, prior to re-commencing procurement. An output-based specification is being developed, and a vendor led solution is sought. Suppliers are to propose a scheme to meet the key functional metrics of the project utilising existing technology and based upon a supplier standardised solution (where appropriate), within a safe, reliable, and operable system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor will be responsible for the finalised design, specification, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the specialist hydrogen equipment within the proposed project scope, and will provide and undertake the following within the scope of supply: - Design & Engineering of the scheme as a "system" including technical safety, process, mechanical, piping, structural, control, automation & instrumentation - The system should be provided with its own local control & automation whilst being capable of integration to a wider SCADA system including external signalling for remote control and monitoring - Project management - Project controls including estimating, scheduling, cost, risk and performance management and reporting - HSEQ management systems, including Design and Construction under the CDM legislation - Attendance and facilitation of reviews including design, scheme, constructability, Operations & Maintenance, logistics, etc. - Interface management and liaising with Other Contractors to ensure design is integrated to overall project - Procurement & manufacturing - Offsite fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) - Transport, logistics and shipping from factory to a site in Aberdeen - Offloading, unloading & final positioning - On site installation, testing, completions & commissioning - Records from design through procurement to construction & commissioning - Start-up & performance trials to ensure system meets functional specification - Operation procedures & maintenance manuals - Training and demonstration of the system - Liaise with the Client throughout project's lifecycle and obtain approval on technical deliverables including -but not limited to- calculations, drawings, technical notes, inspection and test plans etc.. To register your interest in this future opportunity, please contact Chris Gough (chris.gough@turntown.co.uk), Kenzey Fordyce (kenzey.fordyce@bp.com) and Sam Munro (sam.munro@turntown.co.uk).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000731239
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477775
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

42113390 - Fuel-gas systems

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

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
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 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
Chris Gough
Contact Email
chris.gough@turntown.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB10 1YL
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
Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477775
    Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package") - 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. Following an initial approach to the market in February 2023 (Contract Notice Ref: 20230214-000004 (2023/S 000-004438)), bpAHEL are reviewing requirements with the intention of re-commencing procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit, and compression, storage and dispensation equipment). It is expected that a new contract notice will be published (incorporating revised requirements) before the end of May 2023. A period of market engagement is currently being undertaken in order to obtain feedback from interested parties to enable bpAHEL to refine requirements, prior to re-commencing procurement. An output-based specification is being developed, and a vendor led solution is sought. Suppliers are to propose a scheme to meet the key functional metrics of the project utilising existing technology and based upon a supplier standardised solution (where appropriate), within a safe, reliable, and operable system.

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