--- title: "(NU/1433-25) H2-CHP: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030ca7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030ca7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030ca7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030ca7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-01-19" --- # (NU/1433-25) H2-CHP: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research. Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030ca7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030ca7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030ca7.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle University, involves a tender titled "(NU/1433-25) H2-CHP: The Provision of Business Consultancy to Assist Commercialisation of University Research." This project falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and it is aimed at furthering the development of hydrogen technologies as part of the UK's goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Key dates include the contract signing on 11 January 2022, with various activities planned around engaging the UK hydrogen economy and securing investment for the H2-CHP Ltd initiative. The location for the delivery is the UK, specifically focused on areas such as Teesside. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms in the consultancy sector, especially those with expertise in hydrogen technologies and commercialisation strategies. Businesses that can leverage their experience in engaging with research institutions, securing investments, and navigating grant applications will be particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement of universities in the procurement process suggests that collaborative ventures with academic institutions could also be a route to success for interested contractors. ## Notice The UK intends to become carbon neutral by 2050. New technologies from university laboratories will be a major element of this move, particularly regarding the application of hydrogen technologies. The Executive will be expected to work closely with members of this research group to; * engage with active members of the UK hydrogen economy, * establish the true market potential of H2-CHP Ltd, * build H2-CHP as an investable proposition, * lead H2-CHP to its first investment The executive will take responsibility for all business related tasks, they will be expected to have the necessary scientific vocabulary required to interact with the researchers, and, the business vocabulary and knowledge to build a sustainable business. The appointed Executive will be expected to work closely with Prof Tony Roskilly and members of his research group to; * Engage with active members of the UK hydrogen economy, especially grant providers and the activity based on Teesside and the other industrial clusters. * Establish the true market potential of H2-CHP in a report and presentation. * Write H2-CHP's first business plan. * Use knowledge about the hydrogen economy, market, and business plan developed above to create an investment proposition, slide deck, and presentation pitch. suitable for a first round of investment. * Present the investment proposition to potential investors. * Apply for appropriate grants as they arise. * Attend to all non-scientific/technical activities related to the creation of H2-CHP Ltd The overall purpose is to lead the creation of a sustainable North East business utilising Durham University developed technology. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UK intends to become carbon neutral by 2050. New technologies from university laboratories will be a major element of this move, particularly regarding the application of hydrogen technologies. The Executive will be expected to work closely with members of this research group to; * engage with active members of the UK hydrogen economy, * establish the true market potential of H2-CHP Ltd, * build H2-CHP as an investable proposition, * lead H2-CHP to its first investment The executive will take responsibility for all business related tasks, they will be expected to have the necessary scientific vocabulary required to interact with the researchers, and, the business vocabulary and knowledge to build a sustainable business. The appointed Executive will be expected to work closely with Prof Tony Roskilly and members of his research group to; * Engage with active members of the UK hydrogen economy, especially grant providers and the activity based on Teesside and the other industrial clusters. * Establish the true market potential of H2-CHP in a report and presentation. * Write H2-CHP's first business plan. * Use knowledge about the hydrogen economy, market, and business plan developed above to create an investment proposition, slide deck, and presentation pitch. suitable for a first round of investment. * Present the investment proposition to potential investors. * Apply for appropriate grants as they arise. * Attend to all non-scientific/technical activities related to the creation of H2-CHP Ltd The overall purpose is to lead the creation of a sustainable North East business utilising Durham University developed technology. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001550-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £28,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Additional buyers | DURHAM UNIVERSITY; EUROPEAN UNION; NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY NEWCASTLE; TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF BATH ON BEHALF OF THE SETSQUARED; UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | H2 OPTIMAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2022 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001550-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://sunderland.ac.uk/ - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:016574-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.bath.ac.uk/ - https://www.durham.ac.uk - https://www.ncl.ac.uk - https://www.northumbria.ac.uk - https://www.tees.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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