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title: "Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1 Competition"
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# Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1 Competition

Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba4af26e-c748-4d90-9e7e-7f0f9e12a53e

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## Summary

The Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1 Competition, initiated by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), aims to fund innovative technologies that produce hydrogen from biogenic feedstocks alongside carbon capture solutions. This procurement falls within the clean energy industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the application period closing at 12 noon BST on 11th March 2022, following an essential online registration which must be completed by 12 noon BST on 4th March 2022. The budget for each Phase 1 project is set between £50,000 and £250,000, with a total budget of £5 million available for Phase 1. Projects must submit their final reports by 30th November 2022, with contracts ending on 13th January 2023.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in hydrogen production technologies and carbon capture, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The focus areas include feedstock pre-processing, gasification components, and innovative biohydrogen technologies. Companies engaged in advanced gasification, waste management, and other clean energy solutions are well-suited to compete in this programme, as successful projects may advance to a second phase with further funding for physical demonstration activities.

## Notice

The Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme will fund the development of technologies which can produce hydrogen from biogenic feedstocks and be combined with carbon capture. It forms part of BEIS's PS1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, which aims to accelerate the commercialisation of innovative clean energy technologies and processes. Through a pre-commercial procurement Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) BEIS is looking to fund the development of innovative Hydrogen BECCS technologies and solutions across three categories: 1. Feedstock pre-processing: The development of low cost, energy & material efficient technologies which will optimise biogenic (including biomass and waste) feedstocks for use in Advanced Gasification Technologies. 2. Gasification components: The development of Advanced Gasification Technology components focusing on improving syngas quality and upgrading for generation of hydrogen. 3. Novel biohydrogen technologies: The development of novel biohydrogen technologies which can be combined with carbon capture. e.g. dark fermentation, anaerobic digestion, waste water treatment. SBRI is a well-established pre-commercial procurement route to connect public sector challenges with innovative ideas from industry, supporting companies to generate economic growth and enabling improvement in achieving government objectives. BEIS is looking to conduct this SBRI under two phases: Phase 1 (total budget PS5m) will last 7.5 months and will support multiple projects to scope and develop a feasible prototype demonstration project to be run in Phase 2. Phase 2 (total budget to be confirmed subject to final approval) takes the most promising projects from Phase 1 and supports the proposed physical demonstration of their innovation. This invitation to tender is for Phase 1 of the programme. Only applicants successful in securing Phase 1 funding and completing the Phase 1 deliverables will be eligible to apply to Phase 2. The maximum budget available for each Phase 1 project is PS250,000, the minimum is PS50,000. A virtual Supplier Engagement Workshop was held on 23rd November 2021 to provide potential suppliers with an opportunity to understand more about the competition and to ask questions. The slides from this event and Q&A are published with this notice. Please note this invitation to tender is also advertised on .gov as part of the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio Collection. Additional information: **4 March 2022 Update: An updated version (March 2022, previously named February 2022) of the 'Hydrogen BECCS Phase 1 Competition Q&A' document has been uploaded to replace the original document published on 7 February 2022. This document contains all the information from the first publishing and additional answers to questions submitted after 26 January 2022. In addition, the Terms & Conditions document has been updated to remove any reference to facsimile delivery of Notices in Section 3 (Version 2).** **7 February 2022 Update: An updated version (Version 2) of the 'Hydrogen BECCS Innovation Programme Phase 1: competition guidance notes' document has been uploaded to replace the original document published on 12 January 2022. An additional Q&A document has also been added covering questions submitted to BEIS between 12 January 2022 and mid-day on 26 January 2022.** If you wish to take part in this procurement please first register via the online registration form. You must register by 12 noon BST, 4th March 2022. Those applicants that do not register will not be able to access the online application form and hence will not be able to apply/enter the application/assessment process. Once you have registered please refer to the tender documents attached to this Notice and submit your application via the online application form by 12 noon BST, 11th March 2022. Any late submissions will not be considered. BEIS reserves the right to halt the procurement process and to not award a contract. BEIS will not be held liable for recovery of costs from unsuccessful bids if a contract is not awarded. All costs will be borne by the bidding organisations. If a contract is created it will be upon BEIS Terms and Conditions, which are available on Contracts Finder with this Notice. If successful and upon contract signature, the supplier is expected to attend a kick-off meeting taking place in June 2022. Project completion for Phase 1 is required by 30th November 2022 when projects must submit their final report to BEIS, with contracts ending 13th January 2023 to enable BEIS to approve final deliverables before project closure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55658341-797c-48b7-9f6c-c07c6b2bfd75 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 13 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 24 - Chemical products
- 45 - Construction work
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 45232421 - Sewage treatment works
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 12:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55658341-797c-48b7-9f6c-c07c6b2bfd75
- 7 Feb 2022 at 11:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55658341-797c-48b7-9f6c-c07c6b2bfd75
- 12 Jan 2022 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55658341-797c-48b7-9f6c-c07c6b2bfd75
- 8 Jul 2021 at 14:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e383d0e6-ef9f-4298-b2f2-359bbd51007c
- 8 Jul 2021 at 11:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e383d0e6-ef9f-4298-b2f2-359bbd51007c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55658341-797c-48b7-9f6c-c07c6b2bfd75
  4th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e383d0e6-ef9f-4298-b2f2-359bbd51007c
  8th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24c33ea3-1ac4-4ba3-b4d0-644759996ef6
  Data privacy notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fc64b9f-b20a-4c9d-9b2a-5d35c9cc35db
  Data Privacy Statement PDF
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af59f19b-5ccb-4b73-b264-b7edf3cd4727
  GDPR Declaration for completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48a6423a-396a-4d47-b3d7-3f1cf93b9eac
  Finance form for completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cee26185-ca06-43e6-a890-6846db0c4375
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a15243a2-2bae-4df6-bfe7-7d32fa21792b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e2041c2-004f-48ec-a6f7-5512c53b99f1
  Contract T&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49775887-04bd-40e9-accd-af2d2003ec1c
  Declarations to be completed
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b61141eb-3d6a-4cef-82b7-c3e249f7d0c8
  Levelized Cost of Hydrogen Workbook for completion
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e2d3be5-84b5-44e8-b048-9c36758f7729
  Competition Guidance document
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/H2-BECCS_Registration_Form/
  The online registration form to take part in this procurement. You must register by 12 noon BST, 4th March 2022. Those applicants that do not register will not be able to access the online application form and hence will not be able to apply/enter the application/assessment process.
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hydrogen-beccs-innovation-programme
  This invitation to tender is also advertised on .gov as part of the Net Zero Innovation Portfolio Collection, it is viewable via this link.
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/H2BECCS_Application_Form/
  Once you have registered at the registration form link you will receive a password to access the application form page linked here. You will not be able to access the application form prior to doing this.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15dd27d3-005c-4443-b592-d33a29565920
  Answers to questions submitted to BEIS after the launch of the Phase 1 competition on 12 January 2022.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8a89d557-ce95-4111-af40-d8497e5eae5e
  Updated version published on 7 February 2022.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67ee25e1-0be9-4c9c-9989-3f2a3a096a77
  Contract Ts&Cs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/443e4408-3e31-425a-b893-309ae3043c5c
  Answers to questions submitted to BEIS after the launch of the Phase 1 competition on 12 January 2022.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-energy-and-industrial-strategy

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