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title: "Materials Analysis and Testing for Hydeploy2"
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# Materials Analysis and Testing for Hydeploy2

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cfbcec9-3916-47c5-b420-6684d3090889

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## Summary

The contracting process for "Materials Analysis and Testing for Hydeploy2" is being conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), located in Bootle, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of testing and measuring machinery (CPV 38540000) and is currently at the Award stage. The contract, valued at £439,000, was awarded on 24 June 2019 and is set for a two-year period from 1 June 2019 to 1 June 2021. The procurement method utilised is selective, with the processes being executed through a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in materials testing and analysis, particularly those equipped with relevant test equipment and expertise in hydrogen-related safety and performance. Companies with experience in collaborating on projects involving the gas distribution network will find themselves well-suited to compete, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on innovative solutions in the energy sector.

## Notice

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been selected by a major UK gas distributor to test whether natural gas with a hydrogen content can safely distributed in the UK gas distribution network. Phase 1 of the project has been completed and subject to contract we are now progressing with Phase 2. For Phase 2 HSE is seeking a partner with suitable test equipment and expertise to work with us on generating the evidence of materials performance to support our continuing work on this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5660162e-8a8d-4fa8-98ff-bafeb9a80fb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £439,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,000 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5660162e-8a8d-4fa8-98ff-bafeb9a80fb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5660162e-8a8d-4fa8-98ff-bafeb9a80fb6
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8de43af2-1b3e-419b-a1c8-48130194b56d

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