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title: "BE24253-RAF040 2425 - Hydrogen Power cost and barriers"
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# BE24253-RAF040 2425 - Hydrogen Power cost and barriers

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc102bf9-5299-4cc5-9099-eb173f9575c5

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "BE24253-RAF040 2425 - Hydrogen Power cost and barriers" was managed by DESNZ, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, England. This research and development services contract falls within the environment and infrastructure category, specifically focusing on energy and decarbonisation. This project aims to reassess the barriers to deployment, capital costs, and generation costs assumptions for H2P plants. The procurement stage for this contract is the award stage, with the award announced on 28th February 2025. The contract, valued at £98,504, started on 20th February 2025 and will end on 19th June 2025. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, via a call-off from a Dynamic Purchasing System, and is suitable for SMEs but not for VCSEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the hydrogen energy sector, particularly those specialising in research and development and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in renewable energy, fossil-based energy, and decarbonisation technologies stand to benefit from participating in such contracts. SMEs, in particular, may find this opportunity advantageous due to its suitability criteria, facilitating business growth and expanding their project portfolios. The awarded contract to Baringa Partners LLP illustrates the competitive nature and the value of expertise in this niche market. This opportunity underscores the potential for businesses to influence and contribute to advancements in the sustainable energy space.

## Notice

Please note, this is not a call for competition. This requirement was awarded via RM6126, Research & Insights DPS using the following filters; Subject Area - Environment and Infrastructure - Energy (Renewables and fossil based) - Decarbonisation Emissions and Net Zero. The requirement is for research to reassess barriers to deployment, capital costs, and generation costs assumptions for H2P plants (Open Cycle Hydrogen Turbines (OCHT), Closed Cycle Hydrogen Turbines (CCHT), Reciprocating Engines) and Combined and Power (CHP). service and delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5648223f-83fc-49a7-ae0a-d5e3124ed257 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,504 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARINGA PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5648223f-83fc-49a7-ae0a-d5e3124ed257

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5648223f-83fc-49a7-ae0a-d5e3124ed257
  28th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7490348-a56c-48a9-9e0b-7989ddfec6bc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3af6da6-e4f0-4f61-9f64-1d575fcc0478
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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