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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-cf453345-3d3c-4908-b2ef-86908418e424

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## Summary

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has completed a procurement process for the development of hydrogen ancillary system components and alarms under the Hy4Heat programme, with a total value of £720,000. This tender, classified under services related to the oil and gas industry, is based in the UK and encompasses three distinct lots focusing on the development of components compatible with hydrogen. The procurement was conducted through an open process, with the tender period concluding on 9 April 2020, and the contract period spanning from 12 May 2020 to 31 March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in engineering, manufacturing, and the energy sector, particularly those specialising in hydrogen technologies and gas safety equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore this opportunity, given the increasing focus on sustainable energy solutions. The successful contractors will help shape innovations that align with the UK's transition towards hydrogen as a viable energy source for residential and commercial applications.

## 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/35ac2d31-56aa-4910-8dfb-2ac24d2cc2cd |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 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

- 20 Jun 2020 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ac2d31-56aa-4910-8dfb-2ac24d2cc2cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35ac2d31-56aa-4910-8dfb-2ac24d2cc2cd
  20th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=501266623
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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