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title: "ZERFT Phase 1 Hydrogen Safety and Regulations"
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# ZERFT Phase 1 Hydrogen Safety and Regulations

Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ecc8929-d666-4449-8f18-2f692ecedabf

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## Summary

The Connected Places Catapult is conducting a tender for the "ZERFT Phase 1 Hydrogen Safety and Regulations" project, focusing on the safety and regulatory compliance of hydrogen fuel cell trials for Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). This tender is categorised under the CPV code for gases and is anticipated to support the UK government’s pioneering efforts in zero-emission technology for the road freight sector. The contract value is £55,000, with a minimum value of £30,000. The tender period ended on 16 July 2021, with the contract starting on 1 September 2021 and running until 31 March 2022, primarily in England.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in engineering, safety compliance, and environmental technology sectors, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in hydrogen technologies, automotive engineering, and heavy transport solutions would be well-suited to submit proposals. The focus on decarbonisation and innovative transport solutions presents a favourable environment for businesses aiming to expand in the clean energy market.

## Notice

CPC is looking for an industry expert to carry out work relating to the safety and regulatory compliance of hydrogen fuel cell, Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) trials. The work will contribute to the Zero Emissions Road Freight Trials (ZERFT) Phase 1 project conducted by CPC. ZERFT Phase 1 is a twelve-month project running from April 2021 to March 2022, supporting the UK Government in its first year of an intended long-term programme to pioneer hydrogen and other zero emission technologies. Trials run as part of ZERFT will support industry to develop cost-effective, zero-emission, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the UK. CPC has a track record of enabling industry innovations, helping them unlock their full potential. As such, CPC is well-placed to play a role in the UK's decarbonisation agenda and are doing so through a range of activities including the ongoing collaboration with partners involved in the project. Please register at link below and Express an Interest to download the tender documents. Responses must be uploaded by 16/07/2021 12:00 noon on the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: Please register at link below and Express an Interest to download the tender documents. Responses must be uploaded by 16/07/2021 12:00 noon on the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/989cf7bf-a534-4f90-a900-ba49933fc6be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24100000 - Gases
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/989cf7bf-a534-4f90-a900-ba49933fc6be
- 28 Jun 2021 at 18:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9c15d8-cdd3-4241-9cf7-0866f423920c
- 25 Jun 2021 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f54089b-54ac-4f01-bcb0-5d168fdf4ff6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/989cf7bf-a534-4f90-a900-ba49933fc6be
  30th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d9c15d8-cdd3-4241-9cf7-0866f423920c
  28th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f54089b-54ac-4f01-bcb0-5d168fdf4ff6
  25th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://cp.catapult.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

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