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title: "UKRI-3929 UK-Norway Green Shipping Corridors Pre-feasibility Study"
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# UKRI-3929 UK-Norway Green Shipping Corridors Pre-feasibility Study

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f25

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), in partnership with the UK Department for Transport and the Norwegian Maritime Authority, has awarded a contract for the "UKRI-3929 UK-Norway Green Shipping Corridors Pre-feasibility Study". The industry category is business and management consultancy services, and the project aims to investigate Green Corridor routes between the UK and Norway. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 1st October 2024. The pre-feasibility study will span from October 2024 to March 2025, with key deadlines including the bid submission due on 5th August 2024. Ricardo Aea Ltd has been identified as the supplier for this project. The completion of this project will inform future national and international policy and research decisions, impacting the maritime transport sector regarding zero greenhouse gas emission solutions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable maritime transport, consultancy, and environmental research. Companies with expertise in maritime technology, environmental impact analysis, and those capable of collaborating across the shipping value chain will be well-suited to compete. The comprehensive nature of the study, which includes stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, and the production of detailed roadmaps and reports, provides a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their involvement in green shipping initiatives. The project's outcomes are expected to facilitate long-term partnerships and pave the way for future projects aimed at achieving zero-emission maritime transport between the UK and Norway.

## Notice

Innovate UK part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), in partnership with the UK Department for Transport and the Norwegian Maritime Authority, iis awarding a contract for a pre-feasibility study investigating Green Corridor routes between the UK and Norway.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Innovate UK part of United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI), in partnership with the UK Department for Transport and the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment, will fund one pre-feasibility study investigating Green Corridor routes between the UK and Norway. The pre-feasibility study will inform future national and international policy and research decisions and the results will be used by UK and Norway government, industry and academia. A Green Shipping Corridor is a maritime route, between two or more ports, on which scalable zero emission (well-to-wake) vessels are demonstrated and supported. This involves sourcing or production of scalable zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission fuel or energy and arrangements for its transportation and distribution, putting in place storage and refuelling or recharging infrastructure in port, securing any electrical grid infrastructure, and deploying zero GHG emission capable vessels to operationally demonstrate zero-emission shipping on a given route. Corridors must, therefore, be a collaboration across the full shipping value chain. The supplier will be required to: A.Engage with UK and Norwegian organisations which includes identification, engagement and full buy in from all Green Corridor stakeholders. Stakeholders include (but are not limited to) ports, vessel owners / operators, supply chains, industry associations and government organisations. B.Include a Norwegian stakeholder or cooperating partner with expertise and networks in the Norwegian maritime sector. C.Collect and analyse the data and evidence provided by Green Corridor stakeholders. Analysis must stand up to scrutiny and be performed from a position of scientific validity. D.Produce a comprehensive report on the environmental, technology, commercial, economic and regulatory (vessel and port) findings from the analysis. E.Provide a comprehensive analysis of at least three case study Green Corridor routes between the UK and Norway and produce a detailed roadmap that shows how to achieve demonstrations of these routes. F.Report periodically on the progress of the pre-feasibility study. Reporting requirements will be agreed with Innovate UK and DfT with Norwegian governmental organisations providing consent for tailored public releases. The supplier will be required to conduct a comprehensive review of current and future routes between the two countries. This pre-feasibility study will commence in October 2024 and conclude in March 2025. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35388P3S5P

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039340-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,766 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039340-2024
- 11 Jun 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018060-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=907923393
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35388P3S5P

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