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title: "Contractors for the development of hydrogen ancillary system components and alarms (Hy4Heat WP4b)"
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# Contractors for the development of hydrogen ancillary system components and alarms (Hy4Heat WP4b)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bab9fbe-b965-42c9-b335-8e8e16652876

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, which is seeking contractors for the development of hydrogen ancillary system components and alarms as part of the Hy4Heat programme. This open tender is classified under services related to the oil and gas industry, with an estimated contract value of £720,000. The procurement phase is currently complete, having ended on 9 April 2020, and the contract period commenced on 12 May 2020 and will run until 31 March 2021. Delivery is expected across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in gas appliance development, hydrogen technology, and safety systems. Businesses capable of designing and producing components compatible with hydrogen systems, specifically control valves and alarms, will be well-suited to compete in this market. Firms with experience in low-pressure gas systems and innovative solutions for residential and commercial applications will find this procurement particularly relevant as the industry shifts towards sustainable energy solutions.

## Notice

To appoint contractors to develop ancillary components (including control valves, excess flow valves & alarms) necessary for the safe installation of hydrogen appliances & comparable on cost to the natural gas approved components used today including hydrogen alarms as part of the Hy4Heat programme's WP4b. Hy4Heat is a feasibility study to establish if it is technically possible, safe & convenient to replace natural gas (methane) with hydrogen in residential & commercial buildings & gas appliances. There are 3 lots: Lot 1:Dev't of piping, pipe fittings, gas valves, gas pressure regulators & emergency control valves that are compatible & safe for use with hydrogen. Lot 2:Dev't of gas excess flow valves (EFV) suitable for use in low pressure hydrogen supply pipes downstream of the emergency control valve (ECV). Lot 3:Dev't of domestic alarms compatible & safe for use with hydrogen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb2b34c-204f-4890-bef0-7a9ad2affd0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CONTINENTAL PRODUCT ENGINEERING; PIETRO FIORENTINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2020 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb2b34c-204f-4890-bef0-7a9ad2affd0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb2b34c-204f-4890-bef0-7a9ad2affd0d
  10th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=532211733
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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