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title: "Cost competitiveness of developing ammonia and methanol (hydrogen-derivatives) in the UK"
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# Cost competitiveness of developing ammonia and methanol (hydrogen-derivatives) in the UK

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adc8a48e-61fd-4fdc-b20d-eb155ae589f2

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), has completed a procurement process titled "Cost competitiveness of developing ammonia and methanol (hydrogen-derivatives) in the UK". This project falls under the research services category, specifically targeting sectors such as maritime, agriculture, and chemicals. Located in London, the procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded with an award on 11th April 2025, and the contract period runs from 7th April to 2nd June 2025. The total value of the contract is £75,000. The awarded supplier is Ove Arup & Partners Limited.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable and low-carbon solutions within the maritime, agricultural, and chemical industries. The study aims to assess the cost competitiveness of domestic versus imported low-carbon ammonia and methanol, presenting opportunities for service providers who can contribute research and analysis in these sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with familiarity in these areas are particularly well-placed to capitalise on such contracts, although larger firms, like the awarded Ove Arup & Partners Limited, are also prepared to engage.

## Notice

The aim of this study is to produce a primarily quantitative assessment of the relative cost-competitiveness of low carbon ammonia and methanol production in the UK versus low carbon ammonia and methanol imports. DESNZ and DfT propose the main sectors for the scope of this study to be maritime, agriculture and chemicals; however, this can be discussed with the supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf61a26-0f9b-4bfb-b4f1-7e0835efc024 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 2 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf61a26-0f9b-4bfb-b4f1-7e0835efc024

## Documents

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