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title: "Technical Support - Merseytravel Hydrogen Bus Trial"
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# Technical Support - Merseytravel Hydrogen Bus Trial

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b9b93f2-ab6c-4cb6-8f79-31a1a3e28469

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## Summary

Merseytravel is actively seeking a technical advisor for the "Technical Support - Merseytravel Hydrogen Bus Trial" project, aimed at facilitating the procurement of a fleet of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) to lease to operators in designated routes. This initiative is part of the Liverpool City Region's strategy to become net-zero carbon by 2030. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 13 July 2020. The contract, valued at £150,000, spans from 1 September 2020 to 31 August 2022, focusing on the hydrogen industry and consultative engineering services, with opportunities primarily located in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs interested in contributing to the burgeoning hydrogen economy within the Merseyside region. Companies specialising in transport, clean technology, and engineering services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this project, businesses can not only expand their service offerings but also align themselves with sustainable development goals, thereby enhancing their market position in the growing low-emission transportation sector.

## Notice

Merseytravel is looking to procure a technical advisor to support a procurement project for a fleet of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) buses which will be leased to operators for use on designated routes. This is in response to the Mayoral ambition of Liverpool being net zero carbon by 2030. Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) and Merseytravel have identified a need to stimulate a hydrogen economy within the Merseyside region. This begins with the generation of a supply and demand of and for Hydrogen Fuel. The first part of this journey is this FCEV bus procurement project. Our high level objective for the project is to obtain data on the feasibility of hydrogen bus ownership. We anticipate this will inform an expansion of the zero carbon fleet and fleet management including Battery Electric Buses and provide insight to stimulate the expansion of Hydrogen refuelling facilities across the City Region. We aim to integrate this project with our climate resilience strategy for a cohesive approach to low emission transport. In addition, we will use the data to support further fleet opportunities for hydrogen . The Liverpool City Region has a hydrogen economy and our ambition is to support the development of that economy, promoting the expansion of jobs, skills and inclusive growth with subsequent follow on projects in line with the LCRCA's emerging Hydrogen Strategy. Additional information: The procurement documents are available on The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN482024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93add3c0-a2f9-4325-a457-3cb174c80a5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 34121000 - Buses and coaches
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2020 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93add3c0-a2f9-4325-a457-3cb174c80a5b
- 29 Jun 2020 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca458e15-ed41-471c-8bbf-e34cfecae49c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93add3c0-a2f9-4325-a457-3cb174c80a5b
  13th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca458e15-ed41-471c-8bbf-e34cfecae49c
  29th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/

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