--- title: "FUTURE ENERGY TRIAL - HYDROGEN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037eb3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037eb3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037eb3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037eb3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-11-03" --- # FUTURE ENERGY TRIAL - HYDROGEN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037eb3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037eb3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037eb3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is planning a procurement process for the 'FUTURE ENERGY TRIAL - HYDROGEN' project. This initiative aims to trial hydrogen as an automotive fuel for UK MOD vehicles at various locations, in alignment with climate change and sustainability goals. The trial involves testing hydrogen-powered vehicles, logistics, and reducing reliance on electrical infrastructure. Key dates include the initial findings by 4 weeks from equipment delivery and final report by 6 months post-delivery. This opportunity is suited for businesses involved in renewable energy, automotive, and technology sectors. Companies with expertise in hydrogen fuel technology, vehicle manufacturing, logistics, and green energy solutions could benefit from participating. The MoD's emphasis on sustainability and innovation makes this tender ideal for firms looking to showcase their capabilities in cutting-edge and environmentally friendly solutions, contributing to the UK government's 2050 Net Zero Strategy. ## Notice This PIN establishes the requirement to trial other fuel sources for automotive use and remain consistent with the wider Departmental Climate Change and Sustainability (CC&S) drivers. There is a global commitment to transition away from fossil fuels in order to achieve both national and international sustainability commitments. This MOD trial is in support of the UK governments 2050 Net Zero Strategy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UK MOD wishes to increase the capability of the future cars and vans white fleet through a trial of innovative renewable energy sources using a trial of hydrogen fuelled vehicles at various UK locations. The equipment and hydrogen powered vehicles used during the trial and any potential follow-on activity will be an experiment to gain experience in the use of hydrogen and inform any follow-on associated MT or infrastructure activity. To trial hydrogen vehicles, of the type determined by the SRT will be provided under an agreement from the existing Phoenix II contract. The trial should: a. Use hydrogen as an automotive fuel. b. Use hydrogen powered vehicles to include cars and vans. May include other vehicle types using industry standard connections. c. Handling and sourcing of hydrogen. Provide an assessment of the use of hydrogen as a green fuel, to understand the availability of green hydrogen or the next best 'green' option. This assessment would also include future hydrogen sources. Equipment setup, maintenance, and training to be given on equipment as required. d. In addition to the trial, the supplier will be required to provide suitable open access software to allow the monitoring of the remote stations and monitor fuel consumption. To provide remote support service to aid the user experience and help with any diagnostic activity. e. Government Furnished Assets will be used under this contract, as provided by the Phoenix II contract. The outcome will be a trial that: a. Tests hydrogen powered vehicles. To test if it offers capability options for MOD to deliver the aims of the next white fleet contract due in be let by 2024.The trial in addition to testing normal MT characteristics of range and costs, there are some specific tests required and they are set by the Sustainable Road Transport team, and cover such areas as range, power, fuel cost and asset costs compared to BEV. The trial will also report on carrying capacity limitations or any other limitations such as reliability and usage rates. b. Tests logistic use of hydrogen. With learnings expected to cover, siting board, refueler operation, refueler deploybility options, fuel quality issues and availability. c. Demonstrate that it reduces the reliance on the at-risk electrical infrastructure on the MOD estate while maintaining or increasing the capability and availability of an asset. d. References and is consistent with HM Government, other Government Departments and MOD strategies where appropriate. Additional information: Delivery timescales will be finalised during development of the competition pack and SoR. The following is the initial indication of the expected timescale for the delivery of the required output. a. Initial findings (end of Phase 1) by 4 weeks from date of delivery of equipment. b. Final Report by 6 months from the date of delivery of the equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031062-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2022 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 24111600 - Hydrogen - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 3 Nov 2022 at 11:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031062-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/0149739301843D0FF2A0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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