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title: "The provision of Research into Suitability of Solder and Brazing Alloys for Use in Low Pressure Hydrogen Gas Installations"
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# The provision of Research into Suitability of Solder and Brazing Alloys for Use in Low Pressure Hydrogen Gas Installations

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d43a266a-3353-4725-abf8-85c69525297e

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for "The provision of Research into Suitability of Solder and Brazing Alloys for Use in Low Pressure Hydrogen Gas Installations". The tender falls under the services category and has a total value of £190,240. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold. The tender period ended on 16th June 2023, with the contract period starting on 4th September 2023 and ending on 5th August 2024.

This procurement process led by BEIS presents an opportunity for businesses interested in research and development services related to hydrogen technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the design and execution of research and development sector would find this tender particularly relevant due to its focus on the suitability of solder and brazing alloys for hydrogen gas installations. The contracting authority has provided clear information on the project and requirements, aiming to support future hydrogen standards and training specifications.

## Notice

An evidence project on the suitability of solder and brazing alloys for use in low pressure hydrogen gas installations. The evidence generated will support a series of hydrogen standards and training specifications being developed under the DESNZ Hydrogen Skills and Standards for Heat (HSS4H) programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a1449f-a6fb-4458-8b77-8df3dc1c8cfa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 5 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,240 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a1449f-a6fb-4458-8b77-8df3dc1c8cfa
- 9 May 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065ad719-8c24-41e6-89f9-70c43de1dd52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37a1449f-a6fb-4458-8b77-8df3dc1c8cfa
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/065ad719-8c24-41e6-89f9-70c43de1dd52
  9th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0dc982c7-22b1-4214-af43-c2428370625b
  Bidding Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0e545ef-9ae8-429c-b1d8-caa1848aea46
  Bidding Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/540762ec-014e-4d56-8671-0a476241f746
  Bidding Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52fc0475-adc1-4e51-ae16-7b73e4855ce2
  Bidding Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/caf99e20-f8ec-43fc-962f-3333cb758ef5
  Bidding Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e865a01d-3257-43f8-9136-a8fbebd387d5
  Bidding Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a34f208-d568-4345-92e7-57be1ac0ae1a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1aa0984-c33a-4178-95ea-b7b25e0bd5ed
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78979594-9d84-43db-98ac-373a8e9bdf9f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fbace6ae-49f4-41b2-9471-244f88770888
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30af2b9a-fc5d-4e7c-8793-115cec8de31a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af401a14-5e8e-4489-aedd-af0d5b652372
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