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title: "Green Hydrogen for Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040b22"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY"
published: "2024-02-22"
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# Green Hydrogen for Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040b22

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, in partnership with Transport for Wales, is establishing a Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme to transition the existing internal combustion engine bus fleet in Wales. The procurement process, titled "Green Hydrogen for Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme," falls under the goods category with a contract value of £25,000,000 GBP. The main procurement category is Hydrogen. The Pilot Scheme will involve approximately 20 hydrogen buses in Swansea and 23 in Bridgend, with a planned start date in late 2025/early 2026. The tender is currently in the open stage, and the deadline for submissions is March 7, 2024.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for providers of green hydrogen looking to fuel the buses under the Pilot Scheme. Businesses in the hydrogen production and supply industry are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Welsh Government, as the buying organisation, is focussed on achieving economic and social objectives through the delivery of Community Benefits. This procurement process is part of a long-term strategy to enhance sustainable public transportation infrastructure in Wales and reduce carbon emissions in the region.

## Notice

The Welsh Government, in partnership with Transport for Wales, are establishing a Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme as part of their plans to transition the existing internal combustion engine bus fleet in Wales. The Pilot Scheme will include the implementation of approximately 20 hydrogen buses on selected routes within the County of Swansea with a further 23 hydrogen buses servicing selected routes within the County of Bridgend. The Pilot Scheme is due to commence approximately late 2025/early 2026 (date to be confirmed). The Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a provider of green hydrogen that will provide the required level of hydrogen to fuel the hydrogen buses utilised under the Pilot Scheme. It is an expectation that the hydrogen will be made available for a re-fueller at both pilot locations; Swansea and Bridgend. The hydrogen contract will be for 15 years, with break clauses at years 5 and 10.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Welsh Government, in partnership with Transport for Wales, are establishing a Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme as part of their plans to transition the existing internal combustion engine bus fleet in Wales. The Pilot Scheme will include the implementation of 20 hydrogen buses on selected routes within the County of Swansea and a further 30 hydrogen buses servicing selected routes within the County of Bridgend. The Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a provider of green hydrogen that will provide the required level of hydrogen to fuel the hydrogen buses utilised under the Pilot Scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005729-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 6 to 9 months prior to contract expiry, if renewed |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT - COMMERCIAL DELIVERY |
| Locality | CAERPHILLY |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF83 8WT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Bedwas and Trethomas |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales, TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL18 Swansea |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 09100000 - Fuels
- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 24111600 - Hydrogen

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2024 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005729-2024
- 11 Oct 2023 at 14:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030003-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139245

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