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title: "Delivery of Materials Analysis and Testing for HyDeploy2"
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# Delivery of Materials Analysis and Testing for HyDeploy2

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79b7b4bd-feab-4707-9310-16e86d52bc88

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## Summary

The Health and Safety Executive has conducted a procurement process for the "Delivery of Materials Analysis and Testing for HyDeploy2" as part of a project aimed at assessing the safe distribution of natural gas with hydrogen content in the UK. This open tender, classified under research and development services, was active until 20th March 2019, with a contract value of £439,000. The contract period spans from 1st June 2019 to 1st June 2021 and is based in Bootle, England. The successful bidder, the University of Manchester, has been awarded the contract as of 15th May 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in materials analysis and testing, particularly those focused on engineering, environmental research, and gas distribution technologies. Companies capable of providing advanced test equipment and consultancy services would be especially well-suited to engage in similar future projects. This alignment with innovative energy solutions can foster growth in sectors revolving around research and development, ultimately benefiting firms looking to expand their footprint in the UK’s evolving energy landscape.

## Notice

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been selected by a major UK gas distributor to test whether natural gas with a hydrogen content can safely be distributed in the UK gas distribution network. Phase 1 of the project has been completed and subject to contract we are now progressing with Phase 2. For Phase 2 HSE is seeking a partner with suitable test equipment and expertise to work with us on generating the evidence of materials performance to support our continuing work on this project. Further details about the background to this project and the work required in Phase 2 is provided in the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453cb89c-f535-4f05-b506-acd7729b1740 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 1 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £439,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £439,000 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2019 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453cb89c-f535-4f05-b506-acd7729b1740

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/453cb89c-f535-4f05-b506-acd7729b1740
  19th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a24ddbe-4f21-4325-b1af-0e67ed1c4552
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/247337bb-6b32-4c9d-8d4c-b83f3d6916ed
  Statement of service requirements

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