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title: "RFI - ZEBRA Zebra Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (Fuel Providers)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e6bd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-10-01"
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# RFI - ZEBRA Zebra Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (Fuel Providers)

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e6bd

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is planning a procurement process titled "RFI - ZEBRA Zebra Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (Fuel Providers)" within the transport services industry. This open procurement method, set to commence on 4th October 2021, seeks to engage suppliers for a potential hydrogen bus pilot project in Tees Valley. This initiative aims to replace diesel buses with hydrogen alternatives and will require a comprehensive business case to be developed for submission to the Department for Transport. Interested parties have the opportunity to register and access RFI documentation through the Pro Contract portal, with a contract duration of 1800 days anticipated.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of fuel, specifically those with expertise in hydrogen energy solutions and infrastructure development. Companies specialising in clean fuel technology, sustainable transport, and bus servicing will find the RFI particularly relevant as the Tees Valley Combined Authority aims to transition to greener transport solutions. Engaging with this early-stage procurement process may lead to strategic partnerships and long-term contracts within the rapidly evolving market for low-emission public transport services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tees Valley Combined Authority are seeking early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers. It should be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. This requires the development of a full business case for submission to the Department for Transport. TVCA's business case will be to fund a five year hydrogen bus pilot to be operated in Tees Valley, to demonstrate the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for public transport and initiate the wider transition to clean fuel technology. The ambition for the project is to replace the equivalent number of the Tees Valley diesel bus fleet with hydrogen buses and invest in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure in Tees Valley. This is currently advertised on Pro Contract - Reference number DN573202, interested individuals and organisations will need to register on the portal to access and return the RFI documentation. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3ca7d778-d421-ec11-810e-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024398-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive tendering procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 09:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024398-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3ca7d778-d421-ec11-810e-005056b64545

## Provenance

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