--- title: "Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4746134f-cbcf-4e86-a292-99d63aae413f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4746134f-cbcf-4e86-a292-99d63aae413f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4746134f-cbcf-4e86-a292-99d63aae413f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4746134f-cbcf-4e86-a292-99d63aae413f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2022-01-12" --- # Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4746134f-cbcf-4e86-a292-99d63aae413f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4746134f-cbcf-4e86-a292-99d63aae413f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4746134f-cbcf-4e86-a292-99d63aae413f.json) ## Summary The Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme, initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is currently in the planning stage. This programme focuses on developing technologies that produce hydrogen from biogenic feedstocks while capturing carbon dioxide, and is classified under the industry category of petroleum products, fuel, electricity, and other sources of energy. A market engagement notice was published on 1st November 2021, with the engagement end date set for 28th February 2022. The competition will be launched with an Invitation to Tender (ITT) in January 2022, and successful projects are expected to commence in Spring 2022, with further details to be provided at a pre-competition supplier engagement event scheduled for 23rd November 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations involved in bioenergy, gasification, or related technology sectors. Potential suppliers include those focused on biomass and waste feedstocks, as well as companies developing innovative solutions for hydrogen production and carbon capture technologies. Engaging in this programme not only supports the advancement of green technologies but also aligns with government objectives to achieve net-zero emissions, making it a strategic opportunity for businesses invested in sustainability and innovation. ## Notice Background Bioenergy combined with Carbon Capture & Storage (BECCS) has the potential to deliver negative greenhouse gas emissions, which will be key to enabling cost-effective decarbonisation. As such, Bioenergy is one of 10 priority areas within the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP) - a PS1 billion fund to support innovation to develop the green technologies needed to tackle climate change. As part of the previous Energy Innovation Portfolio funding scheme, BEIS commissioned a review and benchmarking study of Advanced Gasification Technologies, which are expected to play a significant role in the UK's net zero transition. This study has fed into the development of a new Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme (H2 BECCS), and can be downloaded here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advanced-gasification-technologies-review-and-benchmarking Programme Overview The PS5m Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1 will form part of BEIS's NZIP. The programme will support technologies with the potential to produce hydrogen from biogenic feedstocks while capturing carbon dioxide (CO2). Through a pre-commercial, fully funded procurement Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI), this programme aims to support innovative technology solutions across three categories: 1. Gasification feedstock pre-processing: The development of low cost, energy & material efficient pre-processing technologies for biogenic (including biomass and waste) feedstocks to be used in advanced gasification processes. 2. Syngas treatment & upgrading: The improvement of syngas treatment and upgrading components for hydrogen with carbon capture. 3. Other biohydrogen technologies: The development of novel biohydrogen technologies which can be combined with carbon capture. e.g. dark fermentation, anaerobic digestion, waste water treatment. BEIS is looking to conduct this SBRI under two phases: Phase 1 - feasibility of innovation, and Phase 2 - innovation demonstration (to be confirmed) with a down-selection process between phases. The competition for Phase 1 of the programme is scheduled to launch with the publication of an Invitation to Tender (ITT) in January 2022, with successful projects beginning in Spring 2022. Further details will be outlined at the supplier engagement event listed below, and then confirmed at the point of ITT publication. Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/net-zero-innovation-portfolio Additional information: Details of Supplier Event: An online pre-competition supplier engagement event will be hosted by BEIS on 23rd November 2021, 10am-12pm, with the aim of informing potential suppliers about the proposed Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme competition, including its scope, application process and timelines. It will also outline the role of BEIS, NZIP and Hydrogen BECCS in meeting the government's climate objectives, and the policy context surrounding this technology area. The event will provide an opportunity for potential suppliers to ask questions about the proposed competition and provide BEIS with feedback on the proposed competition design. BEIS encourages attendance from potential suppliers across the bioenergy landscape including bioenergy feedstock suppliers (waste and biomass), suppliers and operators of gasification, torrefaction, anaerobic digestion and other bioenergy conversion technologies, and organisations involved in the research and development of novel biohydrogen technologies. To attend the event, please register via Eventbrite at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hydrogen-beccs-innovation-programme-virtual-supplier-engagement-workshop-registration-198864237287 Expression of Interest If you are unable to attend the event but would like BEIS to keep you updated about this innovation competition, please send an email to H2BECCS@beis.gov.uk with your name, email address, company and position. Please see the attached Privacy Notice for details of how we will use your personal data, and your rights. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9333eaed-5b15-4759-b12f-5c900fbf6ab8 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 24 - Chemical products - 45 - Construction work - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 24111600 - Hydrogen - 45232421 - Sewage treatment works - 65000000 - Public utilities - 71300000 - Engineering services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2022 at 13:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9333eaed-5b15-4759-b12f-5c900fbf6ab8 - 1 Nov 2021 at 12:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9333eaed-5b15-4759-b12f-5c900fbf6ab8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9333eaed-5b15-4759-b12f-5c900fbf6ab8 12th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2148c363-2dd9-463b-801a-8a7e64683e71 BEIS Privacy Policy ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hydrogen-beccs-innovation-programme-virtual-supplier-engagement-workshop-registration-198864237287 - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/net-zero-innovation-portfolio - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/advanced-gasification-technologies-review-and-benchmarking ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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