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title: "P0021 Hydrogen Expertise"
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# P0021 Hydrogen Expertise

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78c01517-bed1-423e-a68d-cea3754a5bfe

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## Summary

The National Highways has awarded a contract titled "P0021 Hydrogen Expertise" for the provision of procurement support related to low carbon hydrogen. The contract, classified under development consultancy services, has a total value of GBP 146,423. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on February 14, 2024, and the contract period spans from February 29, 2024, to October 31, 2024. The contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Limited. The location for service delivery includes multiple regions such as the UK, Europe, and British Oversea Territories.

This tender for "P0021 Hydrogen Expertise" by National Highways presents a business growth opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in development services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete due to the nature of the services required. Understanding the nuances of delivering low carbon hydrogen projects within the specified contract period will be key to successful competition. Businesses with expertise in innovative procurement approaches and a track record in consultancy for similar industries could leverage this tender to enhance their growth prospects.

## Notice

Lower Thames Crossing is looking to set up a contract for procurement support relating to a low carbon hydrogen procurement. The expertise and support from a consultant will help to produce the best outcomes in both price and delivery method, for an industry that has not utilised hydrogen in this way before.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4996afe-09ae-49d1-af0c-2d4193d2338d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £146,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £146,423 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4996afe-09ae-49d1-af0c-2d4193d2338d
- 1 Mar 2024 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4996afe-09ae-49d1-af0c-2d4193d2338d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4996afe-09ae-49d1-af0c-2d4193d2338d
  1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d274a5e3-b5d4-401e-ae27-4c03d77f5717
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32f0ebca-0533-4def-8e0f-b8f0e36551db
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