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title: "Feasibility study on repurpose of Oil and Gas infrastructure for offshore Hydrogen generation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636691"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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# Feasibility study on repurpose of Oil and Gas infrastructure for offshore Hydrogen generation

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636691

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## Summary

Crown Estate Scotland is currently in the award stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Feasibility study on repurpose of Oil and Gas infrastructure for offshore Hydrogen generation." This initiative is part of the services industry, specifically focusing on energy transition strategies. The tender, valued at £30,000, was awarded on 22 January 2021, following the completion of the open procedure initiated on 19 November 2020. The work is centred in Edinburgh, UK, with delivery expected to align with UK-region considerations for hydrogen infrastructure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in consultancy within the renewable energy sector, particularly those with expertise in hydrogen generation and infrastructure assessments. Companies with experience in managing stakeholder engagement and risk management in energy projects—especially SMEs—will find this project particularly relevant. The scope of the study involves thorough research into the existing oil and gas infrastructure, providing a pathway for innovative firms looking to expand their capabilities in sustainable energy solutions.

## Notice

Crown Estate Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to produce a study which identifies key risks and opportunities in the repurposing of existing Oil and Gas infrastructure for Hydrogen generation and transmission. Risks and opportunities will be determined through review of processes and engagement with stakeholders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

It is proposed that the study covers the following areas: - Overview of development and consenting processes for a commercial scale offshore Green and Blue Hydrogen production in the UK, utilising existing research and information where possible - Overview of different Electrolyser technologies, with identification of those most suited for offshore hydrogen production - Overview of fundamental approach to making best use of existing infrastructure including transmission lines, and platforms for generation and transmission. - Overview and cost estimation for key enabling Hydrogen Supply Chain capability and infrastructure including existing offshore Oil and Gas infrastructure, electrolyser supply, port and quayside infrastructure, reinforced quayside areas (with services), operation and maintenance marine and quayside operations - Cost comparison, and benefit analysis of onshore vs offshore Hydrogen production - Identifying where generic "risks" in this process exist for a project developer, identified through review of process and engagement with relevant stakeholders. Risks relates to areas of uncertainty in terms of process, programme, cost, knowledge, stakeholders, consultation etc. Risks to be scored (high, med, low) - Mitigations to the risks identified above to be detailed, their impact scored, and potential actors identified - Identifying where generic opportunities in this process exist for a project developer. Opportunities relate to the ability for some realistic action to positively impact process, programme, cost, knowledge, stakeholders and consultations by making realistic changes to approach, advance engagement with stakeholders and obtaining required knowledge. Opportunities to be scored (high, med, low), and potential actors identified - Capacity of the above to deliver strong pipeline of Hydrogen projects from late 2020s to 2050 - Consideration of desired UK content targets (including where relevant Scottish Government ambition for local content in ScotWind projects) - Consideration of Industry demand in likely Hydrogen clusters - Prioritised recommendations for further work, consistent with SOWEC Energy Transition vision

Options: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 3 month period to be included within rate card

Renewal: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 3 month period to be included within rate card

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405037 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3BJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VYSUS UK LIMITED (FORMERLY, LLOYD'S REGISTER CONSULTING - ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405037
- 19 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400075

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400075&idx=1
  19th November 2020 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400075&idx=2
  19th November 2020 - Crown Estate Scotland Related Policies
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400075
  Feasibility study on repurpose of Oil and Gas infrastructure for offshore Hydrogen generation - Crown Estate Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to produce a study which identifies key risks and opportunities in the repurposing of existing Oil and Gas infrastructure for Hydrogen generation and transmission. Risks and opportunities will be determined through review of processes and engagement with stakeholders.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405037
  Feasibility study on repurpose of Oil and Gas infrastructure for offshore Hydrogen generation - Crown Estate Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC), is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to produce a study which identifies key risks and opportunities in the repurposing of existing Oil and Gas infrastructure for Hydrogen generation and transmission. Risks and opportunities will be determined through review of processes and engagement with stakeholders.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000636691

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