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title: "Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (HICE) Technology - Market Capability"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055756"
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buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR WALES"
published: "2025-07-02"
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# Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (HICE) Technology - Market Capability

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR WALES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055756

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Transport for Wales focuses on exploring Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (HICE) technology to aid in the decarbonisation of the Welsh bus fleet. This endeavour is classified under the industry categories related to hydrogen gases and transport equipment. Located in Pontypridd, Wales, the contracting authority is engaging with the market during the planning stage, with a key deadline for market engagement responses set for 31st July 2025. The procurement method involves market engagement to assess the market and technological offerings concerning HICE.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in hydrogen engine technologies, vehicle conversion, and sustainable transport solutions. Companies currently providing or developing HICE can engage with Transport for Wales to discuss their products and capabilities, thus creating potential avenues for future contracts. Additionally, businesses that operate or are considering operating vehicles with HICE are well-suited to contribute insights and innovations, enhancing their prospects for growth within the public transport sector.

## Notice

Transport for Wales (TfW) are interested in exploring the potential opportunities that Hydrogen Combustion Engines (HICE) could offer in the decarbonisation of the Welsh bus fleet. As part of our project exploring HICE, we are conducting market engagement to understand both the market and technology capabilities. Please note that this market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to initiate a procurement process or award any contract.

### Planning Information

Transport for Wales (TfW) are interested in exploring the potential opportunities that Hydrogen Combustion Engines (HICE) could offer in the decarbonisation of the Welsh bus fleet. As part of our project exploring HICE, we are conducting market engagement to understand both the market and technology capabilities.
We would be interested in talking to businesses who:
• Currently provide HICE both with installation to a vehicle and without.
• Are developing a HICE product
• Run vehicles with HICE 
• Are considering or have considered running HICE vehicles
Our primary interest is in buses, however given the limited deployments of HICE buses, we would be interested in hearing about vehicles of all types.
If your business aligns with the above, please email supplychain@tfw.wales by 31st July 2025 with a short overview of your interest in HICE and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange a meeting.
Please note that this market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to initiate a procurement process or award any contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036685-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 09:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036685-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036685-2025
  2nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfw.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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