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title: "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\") (Revised Tender)"
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# 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") (Revised Tender)

Buyer: BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c639

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## Summary

Bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL), a Joint Venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council, has awarded a contract for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of hydrogen equipment aimed at the production, compression, storage, and dispensation of hydrogen fuel. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of fuel-gas systems and is classified as a goods procurement, is essential for developing a scalable green hydrogen facility in Aberdeen. The awarded entity, Hydrasun Limited, will be responsible for providing a comprehensive hydrogen technology package, with the contract being signed on 25th July 2024. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the initial bid period concluded on 16th June 2023.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the hydrogen and renewable energy sectors. Companies specialising in hydrogen production technology, engineering services, and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment will find this opportunity particularly viable. The procurement project encourages collaboration among suppliers, seeking a vendor-led solution underpinned by industry-standard technology. Additionally, the requirements offer avenues to enhance plant availability, redundancy, and delivery schedules, providing scope for ongoing business development. This initiative supports local skills and employment, promoting a just transition to net zero, making it an attractive proposition for businesses dedicated to sustainability and innovative energy solutions.

## Notice

Please note this is a revised tender, following the decision to discontinue tender ref 20230214-000004 (2023/S 000-004438). 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

Description of Scope bpAHEL intend to conduct a procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit) and hydrogen refueling station (compression, storage, dispensation, as required). An output-based specification has been developed and Client is looking for a safe, reliable, and operable system based on the most-competitive industry-led, standardized offering from the tendering process, considering the specifications within the project brief but also the bidder's own capability and experience, supplier relationships, proprietary technology, and knowledge of delivering cost effective hydrogen solutions within the current environment. It is recognized that there will be options to improve in certain areas of the project, such as plant availability, redundancy, delivery schedule, etc., and these will be evaluated post-contract award in collaboration with chosen Contractor through appropriate cost benefit analysis. The Contractor will be responsible for the finalised design, specification, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the specialist hydrogen equipment within the proposed project scope, and will provide and undertake the following within the scope of supply: - Design & Engineering of the scheme as a "system" including technical safety, process, mechanical, piping, structural, control, automation & instrumentation - 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 - 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. - 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 project's lifecycle and obtain approval on technical deliverables including -but not limited to- calculations, drawings, technical notes, inspection and test plans etc. Further Information: If you are interested in this project but are unable to provide the full scope, please provide the following information to chris.gough@turntown.co.uk, kenzey.fordyce@bp.com and sam.munro@turntown.co.uk. - company name - contact details - summary of company capability relevant to this contract opportunity The information will be shared with other potential bidders via the etender system with a view to enabling interested parties to work together.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030854-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | 18 May 2023 |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDRASUN |

## 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

- 26 Sep 2024 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030854-2024
- 17 May 2023 at 07:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013985-2023
- 4 May 2023 at 09:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012757-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732211
- https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com
- https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com/web/login.html
- https://www.bpaberdeenhydrogenhub.com/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30623

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