Tender

Hydrogen Infrastructure Requirements for Large Scale Distribution and Refuelling in North East Scotland

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 May 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Aberdeen City Council has published a tender titled "Hydrogen Infrastructure Requirements for Large Scale Distribution and Refuelling in North East Scotland" for services related to hydrogen infrastructure. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on June 16, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the General public services industry, particularly those experienced in hydrogen technologies and infrastructure, with a focus on North East Scotland.

This tender by Aberdeen City Council aims to address the need for large-scale hydrogen distribution and refuelling services in North East Scotland. Businesses with expertise in designing and implementing hydrogen infrastructure, including standardised refuelling footprints and trimodal refuelling facilities for trains, HGVs, and maritime, would find this tender suitable. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically before the deadline of June 16, 2023.

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Notice Title

Hydrogen Infrastructure Requirements for Large Scale Distribution and Refuelling in North East Scotland

Notice Description

Hydrogen Infrastructure Requirements for Large Scale Distribution and Refuelling in North East Scotland including design / considerations for standardised hydrogen refuelling footprint; trimodal refuelling requirements for trains, HGVs and maritime; and preliminary design of remote H2 refuelling station in Peterhead

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender relates to the hydrogen infrastructure requirements for large scale distribution and refuelling in North East Scotland. It is for a feasibility study that will cover: - Standardised Hydrogen Refuelling Footprint - conceptual design of an ideal hydrogen refuelling footprint, identifying equipment and high level costs that can be replicated across the North East of Scotland, providing a seamless and similar service for any user of a hydrogen refuelling station. - Tri-modal Refuelling Infrastructure - identification of refuelling facilities required to support tri-modal refuelling within the Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone to refuel HGVs, rail and maritime. - Case studies for Preliminary Design of a refuelling facility using a location within the vicinity of Port of Peterhead and commentary on the practical application of the Standardised Hydrogen Refuelling Footprint in the Aberdeenshire preferred locations of Inverurie, Stonehaven, Banchory and Macduff.

Renewal: If any follow up/ additional ad hoc technical design support on hydrogen refuelling / distribution is required for preparation of Committee reports, presentations, detailed design, etc then bidders have been asked to supply hourly/ day rate prices for Director/ Principle / Senior/ Technical/ Consultant, etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000733568
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479577
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

24111600 - Hydrogen

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Head of Commercial and Procurement Shared Services
Contact Email
cpscontracts@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1467530600

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
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
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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