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title: "VEAT Notice Intention to award a public services contract for the HyDEX Project for the provision of process-engineering consultancy to carry out a feasibility study with initial design, delivery requirements plan, safety assessment and operational support leading to the full execution phase of the project"
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# VEAT Notice Intention to award a public services contract for the HyDEX Project for the provision of process-engineering consultancy to carry out a feasibility study with initial design, delivery requirements plan, safety assessment and operational support leading to the full execution phase of the project

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cdfd

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## Summary

The University of Keele has completed a procurement process for the HyDEX Project, aimed at awarding a public services contract to Otto Simon Limited for process-engineering consultancy services. The contract involves conducting a feasibility study, initial design, delivery requirements planning, safety assessment, and operational support. The procurement method used is the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication, with the contract associated with the development of a hydrogen facility on campus for vehicle fuelling and heating purposes. The award was made on 19th May 2023, with the contract valued at £303,660 GBP.

This procurement opportunity presents a unique chance for businesses in the process-engineering consultancy sector to engage in a specialized project within the hydrogen industry. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, advisory services, and analysis, particularly relating to hydrogen and vehicle refuelling services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Keele's initiative can foster growth and innovation in the field of hydrogen technology, offering an avenue for businesses to contribute to sustainable energy solutions and establish valuable partnerships in this emerging sector.

## Notice

Intention to award a Public Services contract under Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the HyDEX Project for the provision of process-engineering consultancy to carry out a feasibility study with initial design, delivery requirements plan, safety assessment and operational support leading to the full execution phase of the project covering: Option a: A hydrogen facility consisting of an on-site, 500kW ITM prototype electrolyser and a gas mixing facility to incorporate a vehicle fuelling capability for a range of vehicles, and a heating boiler supplying an adjacent building, and Option b: A fully integrated vehicle fuelling station incorporating a new electrolyser based on campus and include for a full campus assessment to provide an options appraisal for alternative locations for any packaged fuelling systems for option b. The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication is being followed and is justified under Regulation 32 (2) (b) (iii).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will deliver a full feasibility study including regulatory requirements, initial and ongoing safety assessment and compliance strategy, and cost assessment for conversion from grid injection for a previous trial (HyDEPLOY), to a system for pressurising and storing gas supplying a vehicle fuelling facility for hydrogen vehicles on Keele University Campus. This system will be run according to input from the campus-wide Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) system and will form a demonstrator as part of a prestigious regional hydrogen accelerator project led by Keele University (HyDEX).

### Procurement Information

Otto Simon Limited has unique experience with the HyDeploy project undertaken at Keele University, knowledge of the type of equipment used, the interfacing with the University's other systems, and established relationships with university personnel. They also have extensive knowledge and experience of hydrogen related projects delivered at the University. Otto Simon Limited therefore own the proprietary knowledge and experience required to deliver the feasibility study. Specifically services will include: * Provision of specialist knowledge, data and design details of the on-site prototype ITM electrolyser, developed during the Keele HyDEPLOY trial. * A project user requirements assessment for a hydrogen production, storage and vehicle fuelling facility, repurposing the on-site ITM prototype hydrogen production system, and a standard commercially available end-to-end system. * A project technical requirements review for the construction and build phase including a plan of tie-in points and schedule. * Assessment of the prototype ITM electrolyser and site facilities to define any modifications needed for safe and compliant repurposing from the initial bespoke design for grid injection, to controlled production and storage for use in vehicles and heat production. * A site selection assessment, facility delivery plan and delivery of a process flow design and diagrams to inform the overall design, subject to HAZOP review. * Mass flow calculation to inform application parameters of plant technical and safety requirements for the repurposed facility to fuel on-site vehicles. * A full survey and specification of required standards and planning applications to be used for the planning, construction and operation. * Assistance to Keele Estates team to identify and apply for required planning permission, and necessary compliance procedures. * A site evaluation and review of site safety to include but not limited to: consideration of redundant HyDEPLOY, and new HyDEX demonstrator infrastructure, the need for site segregation zones and reinforcement of current compound, access to services and proximity to connections to services and access for vehicles. * CAD drawings of the system, site details, and connected services, for use in planning, regulatory processes, and the construction phase. * A full capital cost estimate with options appraisal for Option a and Option b, with additional option for 350bar installation against a 700bar installation with specification detail for tendering of capital equipment and services. * Development of a project risk assessment and risk register to be used during planning, construction and operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014383-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 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 | £303,660 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |
| Locality | KEELE, STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OTTO SIMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 19 May 2023 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014383-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ottosimon.co.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home
- https://www.justice.gov.uk
- https://www.keele.ac.uk

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