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title: "UKRI-1468 Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub - Hydrogen supply and refueler"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b3b4"
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# UKRI-1468 Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub - Hydrogen supply and refueler

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b3b4

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a public procurement process for the "Tees Valley Transport Hydrogen Hub – Hydrogen supply and refueler" project, which falls under the goods category of fuel-tanker trucks. This open tender is focused on providing hydrogen refuelling capabilities within the Tees Valley area, with the contract period running from 1st September 2021 to 31st March 2022, and an optional extension of three months. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a budget ranging from £200,000 to £750,000. The submission deadline for tenders was 25th June 2021, marking a critical date in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in fuel supply and distribution, particularly those specialised in alternative energy solutions. Businesses equipped to provide fuel cell grade green hydrogen and capable of safely operating mobile refuelling stations are well-positioned to compete. The initiative also aligns with the growing sector of hydrogen energy, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their services in sustainable transport and energy technologies.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation through its component body Innovate UK in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) are looking for a supplier who can provide hydrogen refuelling capability in the Tees Valley area between 1st September 2021 - 31st March 2022 (with an optional extension of three months). Fuel cell grade green hydrogen is required to support a small number of vehicle and vessel trials. The aim will be achieved through the following objectives: *The guaranteed provision of fuel cell grade green hydrogen which requires sourcing from a reliable and cost effect provider. *The safe and secure siting and operation of a mobile refueler which will remain static at an agreed location for the period in question. *The dispensing of up to 200kg a day of green hydrogen to a potential cross section of vehicle types *The option to dispense green hydrogen at 350 and where possible 700barr pressure. The budget for the requirement is between PS200,000 to PS750,000.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation through its component body Innovate UK and in partnership with the Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking a single mobile hydrogen refueller to support a small number of vehicle and/or vessel demonstrations. The refueler will be sighted at a designated location in the Tees Valley area and is expected to offer refuelling capability to a mix of operations and use cases. The provision of the refueler will enable a planned demonstration of hydrogen vehicles which is being competitively awarded via Innovate UK. This procurement and the demonstration is part of the Transport Hydrogen Hub in the Tees Valley area between 1st September 2021 - 31st March 2022 (with an optional 3 month extension). The hydrogen refueler will ideally dispense green hydrogen only and meet a target kg/day figure. Fuel cell grade green hydrogen is required to support a small number of vehicle and vessel trials within the Teas Valley area over the same period. The aim will be achieved through the following objectives: *The guaranteed provision of fuel cell grade green hydrogen which requires sourcing from a reliable and cost effect provider. *The safe and secure siting and operation of a mobile refueler which will remain static at an agreed location for the period in question. *The dispensing of up to 200kg a day of green hydrogen to a potential cross section of vehicle types *The option to dispense green hydrogen at 350 and where possible 700barr pressure. Additional information: please visit the Delta eSourcing portal https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com Please use the link number 86VP6X5592

Options: with a provision to extend the contract duration for a further three month.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026185-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £646,104 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENT 2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 34133110 - Fuel-tanker trucks
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026185-2021
- 21 May 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011330-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=631369507
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Fuel-tanker-trucks./86VP6X5592
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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