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title: "UKRI-1468 Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub - Hydrogen supply and refueler"
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# UKRI-1468 Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub - Hydrogen supply and refueler

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76c25215-6160-4f08-8e69-0caaaed9d670

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), which is seeking suppliers to provide hydrogen refuelling capabilities for vehicles and vessels within the Tees Valley area. The title of the tender is "UKRI-1468 Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub - Hydrogen supply and refueler". This contract falls under the industry category of fuel-tanker trucks and has a value of £646,104.68. The contract period commenced from 1st October 2021 and extends until 31st March 2022, with the option for a three-month extension. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and key dates include the tender period closing on 28th September 2021 and the award date on 28th September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of green hydrogen, particularly those specialising in fuel processing or fuel-tank manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may be particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on sourcing from reliable and cost-effective suppliers. The capacity to handle up to 200kg of hydrogen per day and accommodate dispensing at various pressures could attract companies with innovative technologies and flexible service offerings, thereby facilitating growth in the emerging hydrogen market.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation through its component body Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) are looking for a supplier who can provide hydrogen refuelling capability in the Tees Valley area between 1st September 2021 - 31st March 2022 (with an optional extension of three months). Fuel cell grade green hydrogen is required to support a small number of vehicle and vessel trials. The aim will be achieved through the following objectives: *The guaranteed provision of fuel cell grade green hydrogen which requires sourcing from a reliable and cost effect provider. *The safe and secure siting and operation of a mobile refueler which will remain static at an agreed location for the period in question. *The dispensing of up to 200kg a day of green hydrogen to a potential cross section of vehicle types *The option to dispense green hydrogen at 350 and where possible 700barr pressure. The budget for the requirement is between PS200,000 to PS750,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b12c1e-8857-4144-bc46-6dcca952ad02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £646,104 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £646,104 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENT 2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34133110 - Fuel-tanker trucks

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b12c1e-8857-4144-bc46-6dcca952ad02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b12c1e-8857-4144-bc46-6dcca952ad02
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=631369507
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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