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title: "ScotZEB2: Aberdeen Hydrogen Vehicle Opportunity"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000737593"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-04"
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# ScotZEB2: Aberdeen Hydrogen Vehicle Opportunity

Buyer: ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000737593

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## Summary

The Aberdeen City Council has issued a planning notice for the procurement opportunity titled "ScotZEB2: Aberdeen Hydrogen Vehicle Opportunity" in the industry category of Transportation - zero emission buses. The procurement stage is at planning, and interested parties can collaborate to develop a Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund application. The deadline for future notice is set for October 1st, 2023. The procurement seeks partners for deploying hydrogen minibuses, buses, coaches, and developing regional hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.

This tender by Aberdeen City Council targets businesses interested in sustainable transportation solutions and hydrogen technology. Companies involved in zero-emission vehicles, renewable energy, and infrastructure development would be well-suited to compete. The opportunity aligns with the council's goal to expand the hydrogen network to accommodate community, regional, and national bus routes, promoting environmentally friendly transport solutions. Interested businesses can contribute to advancing clean energy initiatives and potentially grow their market presence in the transportation sector.

## Notice

Aberdeen City Council (The Council) has established and delivered a successful hydrogen bus programme within the city. The Council are now exploring options to expand this hydrogen network to incorporate community, regional and national bus routes. Through this PIN the Council want to identify potential partners who are interested in collaborating to develop a Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2) application: In deploying hydrogen minibuses/buses/coaches; and/or in the development of regional hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Aberdeen City Council (The Council) has established and delivered a successful hydrogen bus programme within the city. The Council are now exploring options to expand this hydrogen network to incorporate community, regional and national bus routes. Through this PIN the Council want to identify potential partners who are interested in collaborating to develop a Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2) application: In deploying hydrogen minibuses/buses/coaches; and/or in the development of regional hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.. See attached questionnaire

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482818 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| 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 | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24111600 - Hydrogen

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482818

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL482818&idx=1
  4th July 2023 - Aberdeen ScotZeb2 - Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL482818&idx=2
  4th July 2023 - Aberdeen ScotZeb2 Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482818
  ScotZEB2: Aberdeen Hydrogen Vehicle Opportunity - Aberdeen City Council (The Council) has established and delivered a successful hydrogen bus programme within the city. The Council are now exploring options to expand this hydrogen network to incorporate community, regional and national bus routes. Through this PIN the Council want to identify potential partners who are interested in collaborating to develop a Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2) application: In deploying hydrogen minibuses/buses/coaches; and/or in the development of regional hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737593
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=737593

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