--- title: "Future Energy Trial (Hydrogen Refuelling Equipment - Automotive)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5592209e-668d-46fc-81d5-8811054bf4fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5592209e-668d-46fc-81d5-8811054bf4fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5592209e-668d-46fc-81d5-8811054bf4fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5592209e-668d-46fc-81d5-8811054bf4fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-26" --- # Future Energy Trial (Hydrogen Refuelling Equipment - Automotive) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5592209e-668d-46fc-81d5-8811054bf4fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5592209e-668d-46fc-81d5-8811054bf4fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5592209e-668d-46fc-81d5-8811054bf4fc.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Future Energy Trial (Hydrogen Refuelling Equipment - Automotive)" in the energy sector. The trial aims to install a system providing hydrogen fuel to cars across various UK locations, with an emphasis on green, renewable fuel. The engagement end date for potential suppliers is set for 09/09/2022. The MOD seeks to acquire services for hydrogen storage and refuelling equipment, targeting SMEs as suitable suppliers. This procurement opportunity presents an opening for businesses involved in providing hydrogen-based solutions, particularly in the automotive industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in renewable energy technologies and hydrogen fuel systems are well-suited to compete in this trial. The planned approach includes testing the concept at one location initially, with the potential for future expansion to other dispersed sites within the UK, aligning with MOD's Net Zero policy. ## Notice To install, maintain and resupply of a system providing hydrogen fuel to cars, ideally using green, renewable fuel at locations around the UK. System to be easily deployable, without significant reliance on infrastructure. If the initial unit trial is successful, it would be widened to include several UK dispersed locations using a 3 phased approach. First phase would be to test the concept at one location using a handful of cars completing a limited mileage. Phase two would expand the trial with an additional site and phase three would be an uplift to 3-5 sites. Trial to be limited to time (approx. 6mths). The Defence Support Team, part of Strategic Command within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), wish to inform potential suppliers of an intended procurement to acquire services of a suitably skilled and qualified supplier to undertake a trial for hydrogen storage and associated refuelling equipment. Equipment must be readily available and have the capability to provide refuelling capability using renewable hydrogen if possible, for commercially available vehicles. Initial trial would be to recharge approx. 2 cars, although this could be amended depending on the availability of vehicles. This RFI Notice has been published, as an initial enquiry only, to obtain information from potential suppliers and/or independent experts to develop a robust requirement and procurement/commercial strategy. This RFI is not a commitment to launch a formal procurement procedure or to ask potential suppliers to express an interest in the requirement. Context Brief: This system is being investigated to gain experience in the use and storage of hydrogen as a fuel. The viability of hydrogen vehicles is being investigated meet MOD Net Zero policy and future fleet considerations. Please respond via the DSP: - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54749 or email Paul.Hayes105@mod.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375151ad-72a8-42a0-aafa-f85acfefcebf | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 Sep 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 24111600 - Hydrogen ## Release History - 26 Aug 2022 at 14:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375151ad-72a8-42a0-aafa-f85acfefcebf - 26 Aug 2022 at 14:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375151ad-72a8-42a0-aafa-f85acfefcebf - 26 Aug 2022 at 13:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375151ad-72a8-42a0-aafa-f85acfefcebf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/375151ad-72a8-42a0-aafa-f85acfefcebf 26th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41466b87-1701-4380-b8ec-415b8c463ff7 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54749 - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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