--- title: "RFI - ZEBRA Zebra Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (Fuel Providers)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7fc0b2ee-1d1c-4de1-a6fd-6b33805ff29d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fc0b2ee-1d1c-4de1-a6fd-6b33805ff29d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fc0b2ee-1d1c-4de1-a6fd-6b33805ff29d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fc0b2ee-1d1c-4de1-a6fd-6b33805ff29d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-10-04" --- # RFI - ZEBRA Zebra Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (Fuel Providers) Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7fc0b2ee-1d1c-4de1-a6fd-6b33805ff29d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7fc0b2ee-1d1c-4de1-a6fd-6b33805ff29d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7fc0b2ee-1d1c-4de1-a6fd-6b33805ff29d.json) ## Summary The Tees Valley Combined Authority is currently initiating a procurement process titled "RFI - ZEBRA Zebra Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (Fuel Providers)," which aims to gather early engagement for the development of a business case advocating for a hydrogen bus pilot in Tees Valley. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 15th October 2021. This project falls under the energy sector, specifically focusing on petroleum products and fuel, and will seek to replace the local diesel bus fleet with hydrogen alternatives, thereby implementing hydrogen refuelling infrastructure. Interested parties can access procurement details via ProContract. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the areas of clean fuel technology and transport services. Companies that specialise in hydrogen fuel production, transportation services, or those involved in developing refuelling infrastructure will be particularly well-suited to participate in this engagement exercise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to express their interest, as this procurement initiative offers a chance to contribute to sustainable public transport solutions while fostering long-term business growth in the evolving energy sector. ## Notice Tees Valley Combined Authority are seeking early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. This requires the development of a full business case for submission to the Department for Transport. TVCA's business case will be to fund a five year hydrogen bus pilot to be operated in Tees Valley, to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for public transport and initiate the wider transition to clean fuel technology. The ambition for the project is to replace the equivalent number of the Tees Valley diesel bus fleet with hydrogen buses and invest in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in Tees Valley. This is currently advertised on Pro Contract - Reference number DN573202, interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3ca7d778-d421-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3abc83-6c56-4b95-b1e4-dffd7933285c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | STOCKTON ON TEES | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS17 6QY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees | | Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees | | Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 09100000 - Fuels - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 4 Oct 2021 at 12:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3abc83-6c56-4b95-b1e4-dffd7933285c - 30 Sep 2021 at 10:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab911af-cdf5-43e0-935c-a6da430afb84 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3abc83-6c56-4b95-b1e4-dffd7933285c 4th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cab911af-cdf5-43e0-935c-a6da430afb84 30th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3ca7d778-d421-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.southteesdc.com/about-us/south-tees-site-company-ltd/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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