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title: "Contract Notice: Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel (\"Hydrogen Technology Package\")"
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buyer: "BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED"
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# Contract Notice: Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package")

Buyer: BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038a44

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Design, Supply, Installation, and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment is being undertaken by bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited, a Joint Venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council. The procurement is aimed at delivering a green hydrogen production facility in Aberdeen to fuel buses and other fleet vehicles. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with a focus on engaging the market and raising awareness of the future tender opportunity. Interested parties should visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site for more information. Key deadlines and dates for this process are detailed in the tender documentation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in hydrogen technology, engineering services, and energy supplies and distribution. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process are those with expertise in the design and commissioning of hydrogen equipment, project management, and sustainability practices. As the tender is in the planning stage, interested businesses can engage with bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited to understand the project requirements and prepare for the upcoming tender opportunity. The focus on green technologies and renewable energy aligns with the market trends towards sustainability and decarbonisation, offering a long-term growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in the city powered by renewable energy. The facility is targeting manufacture and dispensing of between 770 kilograms (min.) and 1000 kilograms (peak) of green hydrogen per day - enough to fuel 25 buses and a range of other fleet vehicles. This contract notice relates to the following scope of work: Optimised and integrated design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the following, to produce and dispense the required volume and rates, at the required quality, of hydrogen per day: - Hydrogen electrolyser and associated power unit - Ancillary package equipment (i.e., compression, conditioning, storage, as required) - Refueling/dispensing hub for vehicles - Interconnections between supplied packages including pipework, cabling etc. - Control Alarms and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Fire & Gas, Emergency Shutdown etc., as per referenced control philosophy and as vendor deems necessary. (Capable of being integrated into a wider site SCADA system.) - Clearly defining any utility requirements (power/water) and working with others to ensure seamless integration. - Allowance for hydrogen import facilities

### Lot Information

Lot 1

bpAHEL intend to conduct a procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit, and compression, storage and dispensation equipment), with the aim of first hydrogen fuel being produced from the 3rd Quarter 2024. An output-based specification has been developed, and a vendor led solution is sought. Contractors are to propose a scheme to meet the key functional metrics of the project utilising existing technology and based upon a supplier standardised solution (where appropriate), within a safe, reliable, and operable system. The Contractor will be responsible for the finalised design, specification, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the hydrogen equipment within the proposed project scope, and will provide and undertake the following activities within the scope of supply: - Design & Engineering of the scheme as a "system" including technical safety, process, mechanical, piping, structural, control, automation & instrumentation - Project management - Project controls including estimating, scheduling, cost, risk and performance management and reporting - HSEQ management systems, including Design and Construction under the CDM legislation - Attendance and facilitation of reviews including design, scheme, constructability, operations & maintenance, logistics, etc. - The system should be provided with its own local control & automation whilst being capable of integration to a wider SCADA system including external signalling for remote control and monitoring - Interface management and liaising with other contractors to ensure design is integrated to overall project - Procurement & manufacturing - Offsite fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) - Transport, logistics and shipping from factory to a site in Aberdeen - Offloading, unloading & final positioning - On site installation, testing, completions & commissioning - Records from design through procurement to construction & commissioning - Start-up & performance trials to ensure system meets functional specification - Operation procedures & maintenance manuals - Training and demonstration of the system - Liaise with the Client throughout the project's lifecycle and obtain approval on technical deliverables including, but not limited to calculations, drawings, technical notes, inspection and test plans etc. To respond to this Contract Notice please go to the following web address: https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com (the eTender system) and click on the 'Register' button. Once registered, please contact Chris Gough (chris.gough@turntown.co.uk) and Sam Munro (sam.munro@turntown.co.uk) to request access to all related documents. All further communications, including clarification questions should be via the eTender messaging system. Additional information: To respond to this Contract Notice please go to the following web address: https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com (the eTender system) and click on the 'Register' button. Once registered, please contact Chris Gough (chris.gough@turntown.co.uk) and Sam Munro (sam.munro@turntown.co.uk) to request access to all related documents.

Options: Options are described within the Project Brief

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012573-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | 2 May 2023 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB21 7PB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 42113390 - Fuel-gas systems
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012573-2023
- 9 Mar 2023 at 10:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006868-2023
- 14 Feb 2023 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004438-2023
- 2 Dec 2022 at 14:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034213-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720472
- https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com
- https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com/web/login.html
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30623

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