---
title: "Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792698"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-05"
---

# Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study

Buyer: NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792698

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by Net Zero Technology Centre Limited, focused on the "Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A – Societal Value Study," classified under R&D services with CPV code 73000000. Located in Aberdeen, the tender process utilised an open procedure, highlighting its transparency and competitiveness. The procurement journey began earlier in March 2025 with the tender period concluding on 26th March 2025, and transitioned to the award stage by June 2025, with a contract signed on the 4th of June. Xodus Group was awarded the contract valued at £45,000, further demonstrating the competitive nature, as evidenced by multiple bids including those from SMEs and international companies.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in R&D services, particularly those with expertise in societal value studies within the hydrogen sector. Such an open procurement method encourages participation from a diverse range of businesses, including large corporations like Xodus Group and SMEs, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their project portfolio and enhance their reputation in the energy transition domain. Businesses with capabilities in delivering innovative and strategic research outcomes are well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities in collaborative environments focused on achieving net zero objectives.

## Notice

Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531828 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NET ZERO TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 4ZT |
| 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 | Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XODUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531828
- 7 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525509

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525509&idx=2
  10th March 2025 - Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525509&idx=3
  10th March 2025 - Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR525509&idx=1
  7th March 2025 - Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525509
  Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study - Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN531828
  Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study - Hydrogen Backbone Link Phase 2 Scope 16A - Societal Value Study

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.netzerotc.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792698

## Provenance

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