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title: "Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061353"
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published: "2026-01-30"
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# Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII)

Buyer: HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061353

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process led by the HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT involves the "Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII)", aimed at advancing hydrogen innovation. This contracts spans the region of Birmingham, United Kingdom, within the public undertaking industry. It has reached the completion stage, with the contract having been awarded on 30th January 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, and carried out without competition, evidencing a streamlined approach tailored for specific advisory services.

This opportunity provides a significant avenue for businesses specialising in research, development, and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in hydrogen technologies. Cogitare Advisors Limited, located in Kent, was selected as the supplier. The contract covers consulting with stakeholders and developing a technical assurance process for public and private funders. It is well-suited for established large enterprises capable of delivering specialised advisory services and stakeholder engagement to foster technical innovation and drive growth in the hydrogen sector.

## Notice

In order to support the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative (HII) this quote is for the provision of advisory services to HVMC and HII covering: Consulting with internal and external stakeholders (regulatory, technical and commercial) to determine and document requirements, Supporting and/or facilitating meetings and workshops with said stakeholders, and Development of a technical assurance process / methodology which will be used by potential public and private funders and investors to support the HII programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008595-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH VALUE MANUFACTURING CATAPULT |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B7 4BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COGITARE ADVISORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008595-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008595-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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