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title: "Contract Notice: Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel (\"Hydrogen Technology Package\")"
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buyer: "BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED"
published: "2023-05-02"
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# Contract Notice: Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package")

Buyer: BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000720472

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the contracting authority Bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement is for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of hydrogen equipment for green hydrogen production and distribution. This includes electrolyser units, refueling hubs, safety systems, and interconnections, with key dates indicating a tender deadline extension to 30/03/23.

This procurement presents opportunities in the energy industry for businesses capable of supplying hydrogen technology solutions. Suitable businesses should possess expertise in green energy production and distribution systems. The open tender method allows for competitive bids from qualified contractors aiming to meet quality and functional criteria. The project aims to fuel buses and fleet vehicles with green hydrogen, aligning with sustainability objectives and creating growth opportunities in green energy technologies.

## Notice

bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in the city powered by renewable energy. The facility is targeting manufacture and dispensing of between 770 kilograms (min.) and 1000 kilograms (peak) of green hydrogen per day - enough to fuel 25 buses and a range of other fleet vehicles. This contract notice relates to the following scope of work: Optimised and integrated design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the following, to produce and dispense the required volume and rates, at the required quality, of hydrogen per day: - Hydrogen electrolyser and associated power unit - Ancillary package equipment (i.e., compression, conditioning, storage, as required) - Refueling/dispensing hub for vehicles - Interconnections between supplied packages including pipework, cabling etc. - Control Alarms and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Fire & Gas, Emergency Shutdown etc., as per referenced control philosophy and as vendor deems necessary. (Capable of being integrated into a wider site SCADA system.) - Clearly defining any utility requirements (power/water) and working with others to ensure seamless integration. - Allowance for hydrogen import facilities

### Lot Information

Lot 1

bpAHEL intend to conduct a procurement for the provision of the required hydrogen technology (electrolyser unit, and compression, storage and dispensation equipment), with the aim of first hydrogen fuel being produced from the 3rd Quarter 2024. An output-based specification has been developed, and a vendor led solution is sought. Contractors are to propose a scheme to meet the key functional metrics of the project utilising existing technology and based upon a supplier standardised solution (where appropriate), within a safe, reliable, and operable system. The Contractor will be responsible for the finalised design, specification, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the hydrogen equipment within the proposed project scope, and will provide and undertake the following activities within the scope of supply: - Design & Engineering of the scheme as a "system" including technical safety, process, mechanical, piping, structural, control, automation & instrumentation - Project management - Project controls including estimating, scheduling, cost, risk and performance management and reporting - HSEQ management systems, including Design and Construction under the CDM legislation - Attendance and facilitation of reviews including design, scheme, constructability, operations & maintenance, logistics, etc. - The system should be provided with its own local control & automation whilst being capable of integration to a wider SCADA system including external signalling for remote control and monitoring - Interface management and liaising with other contractors to ensure design is integrated to overall project - Procurement & manufacturing - Offsite fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) - Transport, logistics and shipping from factory to a site in Aberdeen - Offloading, unloading & final positioning - On site installation, testing, completions & commissioning - Records from design through procurement to construction & commissioning - Start-up & performance trials to ensure system meets functional specification - Operation procedures & maintenance manuals - Training and demonstration of the system - Liaise with the Client throughout the project's lifecycle and obtain approval on technical deliverables including, but not limited to calculations, drawings, technical notes, inspection and test plans etc. To respond to this Contract Notice please go to the following web address: https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com (the eTender system) and click on the 'Register' button. Once registered, please contact Chris Gough (chris.gough@turntown.co.uk) and Sam Munro (sam.munro@turntown.co.uk) to request access to all related documents. All further communications, including clarification questions should be via the eTender messaging system.. To respond to this Contract Notice please go to the following web address: https://turnerandtownsend.bravosolution.com (the eTender system) and click on the 'Register' button. Once registered, please contact Chris Gough (chris.gough@turntown.co.uk) and Sam Munro (sam.munro@turntown.co.uk) to request access to all related documents.

Options: Options are described within the Project Brief

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477632 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2023 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BP ABERDEEN HYDROGEN ENERGY LIMITED |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB21 7PB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Dyce/Bucksburn/Danestone |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 24111600 - Hydrogen
- 42113390 - Fuel-gas systems
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477632
- 9 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR473249
- 14 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471146

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471146
  Contract Notice: Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package") - bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in the city powered by renewable energy. The facility is targeting manufacture and dispensing of between 770 kilograms (min.) and 1000 kilograms (peak) of green hydrogen per day - enough to fuel 25 buses and a range of other fleet vehicles. This contract notice relates to the following scope of work: Optimised and integrated design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the following, to produce and dispense the required volume and rates, at the required quality, of hydrogen per day: - Hydrogen electrolyser and associated power unit - Ancillary package equipment (i.e., compression, conditioning, storage, as required) - Refueling/dispensing hub for vehicles - Interconnections between supplied packages including pipework, cabling etc. - Control Alarms and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Fire & Gas, Emergency Shutdown etc., as per referenced control philosophy and as vendor deems necessary. (Capable of being integrated into a wider site SCADA system.) - Clearly defining any utility requirements (power/water) and working with others to ensure seamless integration. - Allowance for hydrogen import facilities
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY477632
  Contract Notice: Procurement for the Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of Hydrogen Equipment for the Purpose of Production, Compression, Storage and Dispensation of Hydrogen Fuel ("Hydrogen Technology Package") - bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited (bpAHEL) is a Joint Venture (JV) between bp and Aberdeen City Council (ACC), secured through a public procurement process. The JV has been created with the purpose of delivering a scalable green hydrogen production, storage and distribution facility in the city powered by renewable energy. The facility is targeting manufacture and dispensing of between 770 kilograms (min.) and 1000 kilograms (peak) of green hydrogen per day - enough to fuel 25 buses and a range of other fleet vehicles. This contract notice relates to the following scope of work: Optimised and integrated design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the following, to produce and dispense the required volume and rates, at the required quality, of hydrogen per day: - Hydrogen electrolyser and associated power unit - Ancillary package equipment (i.e., compression, conditioning, storage, as required) - Refueling/dispensing hub for vehicles - Interconnections between supplied packages including pipework, cabling etc. - Control Alarms and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Fire & Gas, Emergency Shutdown etc., as per referenced control philosophy and as vendor deems necessary. (Capable of being integrated into a wider site SCADA system.) - Clearly defining any utility requirements (power/water) and working with others to ensure seamless integration. - Allowance for hydrogen import facilities

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