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title: "Hydrogen Business Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (HyBRID) EXTENSION"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115826"
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# Hydrogen Business Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (HyBRID) EXTENSION

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115826

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded the contract for "Hydrogen Business Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (HyBRID) EXTENSION" to Challoch Energy. The procurement process was initiated by the Welsh Government, with the aim of fostering innovative solutions to support the objectives outlined in the Wales Hydrogen Pathway report. This competition falls under the services category and is related to research and development services in the energy sector. The contract was signed on 1st December 2022, with 17 bids received.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in energy, research and development, and related consultancy services to compete for funding of up to £2 million. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with key dates including the deadline for submissions on 26th November 2021 and decision of award in the week commencing 6th December 2021. Businesses seeking to accelerate technology development in hydrogen energy are well-suited to participate in this competitive opportunity.

## Notice

[SCROLL DOWN TO ENGLISH TEXT]Mae HyBRID yn gystadleuaeth Menter Ymchwil Busnesau Bach (SBRI) a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru. Nod y gystadleuaeth HyBRID (Ymchwil ac Arloesi Busnes Hydrogen ar gyfer Datgarboneiddio) yw datblygu atebion arloesol ac ymchwil sy'n cefnogi un neu fwy o ddeg amcan adroddiad Llwybr Hydrogen Llywodraeth Cymru, a fydd yn cael ei ymgorffori yn ail gynllun lleihau carbon Llywodraeth Cymru (Net Zero Wales CB2 - 2021-2025). Mae'r rhain yn anelu at ddatblygu technolegau a phrosesau sy'n galluogi defnyddio hydrogen fel fector ynni allweddol, a fydd yn hanfodol ar gyfer cyflawni ein hymrwymiad cenedlaethol i gyflawni allyriadau sero net erbyn 2050. Mae uchafswm o PS2filiwn ar gael, yn gynhwysol o TAW i gyflawni dwy linyn o dan Gam 1 yr her.Darllenwch y pecyn o ddogfennau canllaw ynghlwm am ragor o wybodaeth:1.b Gwahoddiad i Dendro - Cymraeg2.b Briff Cystadleuaeth HyBRID - Cymraeg3.b Nodiadau Canllaw HyBRID - Cymraeg4.b Ffurflen Gais HYBRID - Cymraeg5.b Cwestiynau Cyffredin HyBRID - Cymraeg6. Contract SBRI HYBRID - Saesneg yn unig7.b Trosolwg Proses SBRI HYBRID - Cymraeg8. Cwestiynau ac Atebion - cyfnod cychwynnol y gystadleuaeth (15/10 - 11/11/21)NODER: Rydym wedi ymestyn y cyfnod cystadlu ar gyfer HyBRID tan y dyddiad cau newydd 09.00, ddydd Gwener 26 Tachwedd. Bydd yr amserlen gwerthuso a ddyfarnu o ganlyniad yn newid i'r canlynol (sydd yn disodli pob cyfeiriad blaenorol I'r amserlen yn y dogfennau canllaw a restrir uchod):AMSERLENDyddiad agor -15 Hydref 2021 (wedi ail bostio ac ymestyn o 12 Tachwedd 2021)Dyddiad cau newydd -26 Tachwedd 2021Cyfweliadau a Chyflenwyr - Wythnos yn cychwyn 29 Tachwedd 2021Datgan Penderfyniad - Wythnos yn cychwyn 6 Rhagfyr 2021Dyfarnu Contractau Cam 1 - Wythnos yn cychwyn 6 Rhagfyr 2021Adborth- Dyddiad i'w gadarnhauProsiectau'n Cychwyn - 15 Rhagfyr 2021Prosiectau'n Cwblhau - 30 Mawrth 2022Bydd pob cais a dderbyniwyd erbyn y dyddiad cau gwreiddiol (11/11/21) yn cael ei prosesu ac yn cychwyn ar waith ar sail yr amserlen gwreiddiol ac yn unol a dymuniadau'r ymgeisydd.||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the Welsh Government. The aim of the Hydrogen Business Research & Innovation for Decarbonisation (HyBRID) competition is to develop innovative and research solutions which support one or more of the ten objectives of the Welsh Government Wales Hydrogen Pathway report , which will be incorporated into the second carbon reduction plan (Net Zero Wales CB2 - 2021-2025). These aim to accelerate the development of technologies and processes which enable the deployment of hydrogen as a keystone energy vector, which will be critical for meeting our national commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. A maximum of PS2 million funding is available, inclusive of VAT to deliver two strands under Phase 1 of the challenge. Please read the guidance document pack attached for more information:1.a HyBRID Invitation to Tender - English2.a HyBRID Competition Brief - English3.a HyBRID Guidance Notes - English4.a HyBRID Application Form - English5.a HyBRID FAQs - English6. HyBRID SBRI Contract - English only7.a HyBRID SBRI Process Overview - ENGLISH8. Questions and Answers - initial phase of competition (15/10 - 11/11/21)IMPORTANT: We have extended the competition period for HyBRID until the new deadline of 09.00, Friday 26 November. The resulting evaluation timetable will change to the following (which replaces all previous references to the timetable in the guidance documents listed above):TIMETABLEOpening date - 15 October 2021 (reposted and extended from 12 November 2021)New deadline - 26 November 2021Supplier Interviews - Week Commencing 29 November 2021Decision of Award - Week commencing 6 December 2021Phase 1 Contract Award - Week Commencing 6 December 2021Feedback Date - to be confirmedProjects Start - Week Commencing December 2021Projects Complete - 30 March 2022All applications received by the original deadline (11/11/21) will be processed and commence on the basis of the original timetable and in accordance with the applicant's wishes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115826 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHALLOCH ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 24 - Chemical products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 31122100 - Fuel cells
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 76000000 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2023 at 08:54 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115826
- 15 Nov 2021 at 09:54 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115826

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=6
  15th November 2021 - 3. HyBRID Guidance Notes
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=7
  15th November 2021 - 3. HyBRID Guidance Notes CYMRAEG
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=8
  15th November 2021 - 4. HyBRID Application Form
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=9
  15th November 2021 - 4. HyBRID Application Form CYMRAEG
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=10
  15th November 2021 - 5. HyBRID FAQs
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=11
  15th November 2021 - 5. HyBRID FAQs CYMRAEG
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=12
  15th November 2021 - 6. SBRI Contract ENGLISH ONLY
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=13
  15th November 2021 - 7. SBRI Process Overview
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=14
  15th November 2021 - 7. SBRI Process Overview CYMRAEG
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=1
  15th November 2021 - 8.HyBRID Sell2Wales Competition Previous Q&A till 11/11/21
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=2
  15th November 2021 - 1. HyBRID Invitation to Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=3
  15th November 2021 - 1. HyBRID Invitation to Tender CYMRAEG
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=4
  15th November 2021 - 2. HyBRID Competition Brief CYMRAEG
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV379498&idx=5
  15th November 2021 - 2. HyBRID Competition Brief

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://wales.gov.uk/?skip=1&lang=en
- https://www.challoch-energy.com
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

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