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title: "HII Bridge Hydrogen Accelerator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059311"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# HII Bridge Hydrogen Accelerator

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059311

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "HII Bridge Hydrogen Accelerator," undertaken by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, represents a significant step in the hydrogen industry sector within the UK. This contract, categorized under research and development consultancy services, is located at Wilton Centre, Redcar. Initiated at the tender stage, it reached the award phase on 3rd September 2025, and the related contract commenced on 8th September 2025, with an end date set for 1st April 2026. The procurement method was limited, indicating a below-threshold competition approach tailored for specific requirements within the sub-central government of the UK. The project aimed to design, build, and implement a hydrogen accelerator in collaboration with the HII consortium, focusing on pipeline development, programme execution, and investment leverage. The contract was awarded to Sustainable Venture Development Partners, a substantial enterprise based in London.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the hydrogen sector, providing a platform for innovation and technological advancements. Companies with expertise in hydrogen supply chain applications, including conditioning, distribution, and power generation, stand to benefit significantly. The project not only supports a larger cohort of companies in developing their capabilities but also aims to attract corporate partnerships and investments, enhancing growth potential. Businesses that can collaborate with or serve as hydrogen off-takers/end users in specific UK regions will be particularly well-positioned to leverage the experience and infrastructure developed during the HII Bridge programme. Furthermore, involvement in this initiative could forge pathways for both local and international ecosystems, ensuring sustained growth and market leadership within the burgeoning hydrogen industry.

## Notice

The HII consortium has a multifaceted approach supporting several work programmes. One led by CPI of the HVMC, intends to partner with an ecosystem stakeholder to design, build and implement a hydrogen accelerator in collaboration with the HII consortia. With 3 key objectives the partner will: - * Pipeline Development: Build a robust pipeline of innovation companies in the UK hydrogen supply chain focussed on applications with commercial potential - aligned to some/all of the HII hydrogen technical roadmap themes - Conditioning, Distribution and Control, Electrical and Thermal Management, Heat Generation, Feedstock and Carrier, Production, Storage, Metering and Monitoring, and Propulsion and Power Generation. * Implementation of programme: design, build and operate an accelerator, partnered by the HII consortium, matching innovators with end users / hydrogen off-takers in 1-2 key regions to inform the best approach for a larger national scale project in the future. Building on the success of the HII SEED accelerators, this programme will be a focal project within the HII Bridge programme supporting a larger cohort of companies that can progress with a tiered offering from ecosystem support to bespoke hand-on projects with the catapults to an intensive wrap-around support * Leverage of investment: Identify, develop, and leverage direct and in-direct investment into the accelerator and cohort companies it supports. Development of a coordinated local and national/international ecosystem, developing corporate partnerships, bringing together the hydrogen off-takers/end users to support implementation of the accelerator and potential future programmes. Development of companies with the support of the HII consortium to leverage public and private investment into the accelerator cohort companies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053504-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £202,663 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSTAINABLE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053504-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053504-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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