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Highland Council and TPPL Hydrogen Generation And Fuelling Infrastructure DPS

  • The Highland Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-022370

Published 9 September 2021, 11:25am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Highland Council

Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road

Inverness

IV3 5NX

Email

gordon.duncan@highland.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1463702670

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.highland.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from another address:

The Highland Council

Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road,

Inverness

IV3 1NX

Email

tenders@tppl.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1954250517

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM6 - Highlands and Islands

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.highland.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Inverness:-Hydrogen./PTFT6NGY42

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Highland Council and TPPL Hydrogen Generation And Fuelling Infrastructure DPS

Reference number

TPPLTHCHR01

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 24111600 - Hydrogen

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The Council invites organisations to participate in a 60-month DPS across a number of categories for hydrogen generation and fuelling infrastructure. The DPS will be accessible by the Council and members of TPPL. The DPS may be used by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services.

The DPS is being run by The Procurement Partnership and is available to join NOW at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Inverness:-Hydrogen./PTFT6NGY42

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £425,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Category 1: Hydrogen generation and fuelling infrastructure

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 24111600 - Hydrogen
  • 34223360 - Refuelling trailers
  • 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services
  • 09120000 - Gaseous fuels

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance

UK UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Hydrogen generation and fuelling infrastructure (both permanent and temporary) to include but not limited to; complete mobile refuelling vehicles and conversion to existing chassis, mini hydrogen dispensers, emergency back-up solutions, hydrogen generation, self-contained hydrogen refuelling units, on-site stored hydrogen containers with and without compressors to regenerate hydrogen supply and facilities to utilise hydrogen production by-products, hydrogen refuelling stations, and hydrogen production plants including regional hydrogen hubs. Infrastructure may be provided by suppliers on a ‘fully managed’ basis, i.e. the supplier provides the necessary infrastructure, production, storage, delivery, and supply on a full turnkey basis.

Applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the supplies/services stated above. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60-month period is 250,000,000.

two.2.14) Additional information

DPS is already available at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Inverness:-Hydrogen./PTFT6NGY42

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Category 2: Supply of Hydrogen (for vehicle fuelling)

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 24111600 - Hydrogen
  • 09120000 - Gaseous fuels

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance

UK UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Ongoing supply of Hydrogen to include but not limited to; Grey, Blue, and Green hydrogen, and also hydrogen produced from nuclear (Pink) sources. Hydrogen may be supplied using mobile refuelling vehicles, refilling of on-site stored hydrogen containers, and charged supply of hydrogen to the end buying customer as a method of recovering the cost invested in the infrastructure.

Applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the supplies/services stated above. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60-month period is 50,000,000.

two.2.14) Additional information

DPS is already available at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Inverness:-Hydrogen./PTFT6NGY42

Please use the link to declare your interest and find out more.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Category 3: Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31158000 - Chargers

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance

UK UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Electric vehicle charging infrastructure for specialist and heavy goods vehicles, this may also include charging infrastructure for any other vehicle and body type required. Contracts may include site surveys, installation, ongoing support/maintenance (of the charging points and associated equipment), site safety works (e.g. markings, signage, equipment), technical consultancy/guidance, dynamic load management, provision of emergency back-up solutions, and behind the meter production and storage options. EV charging infrastructure may be provided by suppliers on a ‘fully managed’ basis, i.e. the supplier provides the necessary infrastructure on a full turnkey basis.

Applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the supplies/services stated above. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60-month period is 75,000,000.

two.2.14) Additional information

DPS is already available at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Inverness:-Hydrogen./PTFT6NGY42

Please use the link to declare your interest and find out more.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Category 4: Recycling and repurposing of electric vehicle batteries

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 31440000 - Batteries
  • 45453100 - Refurbishment work
  • 42914000 - Recycling equipment
  • 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance

UK UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Recycling, and/or repurposing of electric vehicle batteries to include (but not limited to) all sizes and types of electric vehicle batteries. Recycling to include the disposal, disassembly, and recycling of precious metals, and other elements. Repurposing of batteries, to include any necessary refurbishment, for use in a variety of applications. Examples include energy storage (both domestic and commercial), mobile power units, storage to store energy at renewable production facilities (e.g. solar arrays), and emergency power storage (e.g. for use after natural disasters)

Applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the supplies/services stated above. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60-month period is 20,000,000 .

two.2.14) Additional information

DPS is already available at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Inverness:-Hydrogen./PTFT6NGY42

Please use the link to declare your interest and find out more.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Category 5: Supply of Hydrogen (for domestic and commercial purposes)

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 24111600 - Hydrogen
  • 09323000 - District heating
  • 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
  • 09120000 - Gaseous fuels

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance

UK UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Ongoing supply of hydrogen to include but not limited to; Grey, Blue, and Green hydrogen, hydrogen produced from nuclear (Pink) sources, and hydrogen blended with natural gas. Hydrogen may be supplied into a closed/private network or grid, by using mobile refuelling vehicles, refilling of on-site stored hydrogen containers, and by any other means appropriate. Category may also include supply and installation of necessary infrastructure required to facilitate the supply of hydrogen to the network/grid.

Applications to participate are welcomed from Suppliers that do not provide all of the supplies/services stated above. Estimated total value of contracts to be awarded under this Category during the 60-month period is 30,000,000 .

two.2.14) Additional information

DPS is already available at https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Inverness:-Hydrogen./PTFT6NGY42

Please use the link to declare your interest and find out more.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

10 September 2021


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

This DPS is being tendered by The Procurement Partnership via Delta Resourcing and is available NOW. Please follow the link below to declare an interest an access more information.

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Inverness:-Hydrogen./PTFT6NGY42

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