--- title: "Appraising different types of hydrogen appliance" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce3170be-e58d-454b-9b3b-32c11fde4485" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce3170be-e58d-454b-9b3b-32c11fde4485" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce3170be-e58d-454b-9b3b-32c11fde4485.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce3170be-e58d-454b-9b3b-32c11fde4485.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2017-04-10" --- # Appraising different types of hydrogen appliance Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce3170be-e58d-454b-9b3b-32c11fde4485 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce3170be-e58d-454b-9b3b-32c11fde4485) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce3170be-e58d-454b-9b3b-32c11fde4485.json) ## Summary The Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is initiating a procurement process titled "Appraising different types of hydrogen appliance." This project focuses on the natural gas industry and is located in London, with the procurement stage currently in the planning phase. A key milestone is the engagement end date, set for 23rd February 2018. As part of this process, BEIS will hold a supplier day on 21st April 2017 at their Conference Centre, providing prospective suppliers an opportunity to learn more about the project and engage with BEIS officials. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the energy and heating sectors, particularly those involved in the development and supply of hydrogen appliances, domestic gas boilers, and related services. Companies that focus on research and development, energy consultancy, and environmental technology are especially well-suited to compete. Engaging in this process could help businesses expand their market presence as the UK shifts towards hydrogen solutions in domestic heating. ## Notice BEIS is holding a supplier day on Friday 21st April to provide prospective suppliers with the opportunity to gain more detail on a forthcoming project seeking to appraise different approaches to providing hydrogen appliances in UK homes, should there be a future transition from natural gas to hydrogen. Details of the supplier day and venue are below. On the 14th December 2016, Baroness Neville Rolfe gave a speech at the Policy Exchange's Heat Summit event: How Can We Decarbonise Heating? A link to this is below in section 5 of this notice. Converting the gas grid to hydrogen is one potential option for decarbonising part of the UK's heat demand. BEIS wishes to build on existing evidence relating to hydrogen appliances by commissioning a project to appraise the following three variations in approach to providing hydrogen appliances in UK homes, should there be a future transition from natural gas to hydrogen: a) Appliances fully replaced: Natural gas appliances removed and hydrogen appliances installed in their place. b) Appliances adapted: Natural gas appliances have components that can be easily switched-out to allow conversion to hydrogen. c) Dual fuel appliances: Appliances capable of burning both natural gas and hydrogen. For the purposes of this project, "appliances" will be defined as: domestic gas boilers, ovens, hobs and fires. The study should improve the evidence base on the cost, performance and practicality of each approach and the trade-offs between them. We anticipate this project will be between PS40,000 to PS60,000 (ex-VAT). Additional information: To provide prospective suppliers with the opportunity to gain more detail on the project and identify potential partners BEIS are holding a supplier day at BEIS Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET on Friday 21 April between 10.00-16.00. The morning session will involve a group session with all interested parties, where we will provide a more detailed description of the project and we expect to discuss different approaches to the work and the main areas for investigation. The afternoon session will be divided up into a series of pre-booked one-to-one sessions between BEIS officials and potential contractors, to give organisations the opportunity to ask more detailed questions. Please note that due to the potential high number of attendees, organisations interested in attending are limited to one attendee only for the morning session. Organisations that are interested in applying for this contract and have further questions contact Jenna Owen at BEIS (contact info above). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cd97c81-2e27-4319-90d3-65c8df7d6cb5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | 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 | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 09123000 - Natural gas - 24111600 - Hydrogen - 34944000 - Points heating system - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71321200 - Heating-system design services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2017 at 15:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cd97c81-2e27-4319-90d3-65c8df7d6cb5 - 6 Apr 2017 at 14:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cd97c81-2e27-4319-90d3-65c8df7d6cb5 - 6 Apr 2017 at 12:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cd97c81-2e27-4319-90d3-65c8df7d6cb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cd97c81-2e27-4319-90d3-65c8df7d6cb5 10th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/baroness-neville-rolfes-speech-at-the-policy-exchanges-heat-summit ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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