--- title: "Request for Proposal for Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT" published: "2021-11-10" --- # Request for Proposal for Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) project Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f.json) ## Summary The Connected Places Catapult is seeking proposals for the "Request for Proposal for Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure (ZEFI) project," a critical initiative within the air transport services industry aimed at facilitating the transition to zero-emission aircraft. This tender is active and will close on 19 November 2021, with the contract period expected to commence on 6 December 2021 and continue until 31 March 2022. The procurement method is classified as "Other," reflecting a unique approach to addressing the significant infrastructure upgrades required for hydrogen and electric aviation technologies in UK airports. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in research and development, engineering services, and aviation technology to engage in groundbreaking work towards sustainable flight solutions. Companies specialising in infrastructure design, deployment of alternative fuel technologies, and operational improvements in airport environments would be particularly well-suited to compete. By contributing to the ZEFI project, organisations can not only secure funding but also position themselves as leaders in the rapidly evolving field of green aviation, thereby fostering long-term business growth and innovation. ## Notice The Government committed in the Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution to invest in R&D into the infrastructure upgrades required at UK airports to move to battery and hydrogen aircraft. Connected Places Catapult is working with the Department for Transport on this Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure project (ZEFI), which is running from April 2021 to March 2022. The focus of the study is hydrogen and electric (battery) aircraft, although interoperability with kerosene and Sustainable Aviation Fuels will be considered given our expectation of a phased transition towards zero emission flight. We are exploring a range of use cases, from general aviation airfields to major commercial airports, looking at their existing infrastructure, and adaption requirements for new forms of zero emission aircraft. Through collaborative work with aviation stakeholders, the programme will: * Explore the requirements for introducing hydrogen and electric-powered aircraft into general aviation and commercial airports * Identify the opportunities and challenges of adopting zero emission aircraft within airport environments * Develop technology roadmaps for the integration of these new fuels within airports * Investigate the gap between the current standards landscape and the standards which will be required to support the commercial rollout of zero emission flight infrastructure * Identify actions and investments airports and airfields may need to take to incorporate hydrogen and electric technology into their daily operations * Perform demonstrations in representative environments of new technologies, procedures and operational concepts for the introduction of hydrogen and electric aircraft. Alongside this, the Transport Research and Innovation Grants: Zero Emission Flight (TRIG: ZEF) competition is also underway. This offers funding to organisations developing technologies to advance the move to zero emission flight. As part of the ZEFI project activity, Operational Concepts (OpsCons) have been developed for the provision of both hydrogen and electricity, to fuel or charge aircraft. Now airport engagement is underway to better understand the requirements and constraints at different types of airports and airfields, to see how these OpsCons will apply in real case studies. The final part of the work is to incorporate the learnings from the OpsCons and case studies into roadmaps for hydrogen and electrical infrastructure at airports and airfields. This document requests for the provision of services to support this work. Please register if not already registered at site below and express an interest on the project and you will be able to download the tender document : https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: Please register if not already registered at site below and express an interest on the project and you will be able to download the tender document : https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954722f8-cc59-48cd-8f40-08ffd12b4a9b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60400000 - Air transport services ## Release History - 10 Nov 2021 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954722f8-cc59-48cd-8f40-08ffd12b4a9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954722f8-cc59-48cd-8f40-08ffd12b4a9b 10th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://cp.catapult.org.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-682e977b-0c61-4055-add3-4bcd22d50c0f.json.