Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NATIONAL GRID METERING
35 Homer Road
Solihull
B91 3QJ
Contact
Saul Shapiro
Telephone
+44 7976080860
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nationalgrid.com/our-businesses/national-grid-ventures/what-we-do/national-grid-metering
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Industrial and Commercial Hydrogen Meters
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38410000 - Metering instruments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
National Grid Metering are currently seeking to understand market capability and capacity for Industrial and Commercial (I&C) Hydrogen Meters. Specifically, we require information on U16, U25, U40, U100, and U160 that are AMR compatible (Non-SMETS2 Meters), and that will be able to measure various levels of blends of hydrogen and natural gas. We are also interested in understanding the wider hydrogen meter market i.e. available/developing/planned hydrogen measurement technology, and available/ developing/ planned hydrogen meters.
If you wish to participate in the RFI, please email saul.shapiro@nationalgrid.com with the headline 'I&C Hydrogen Meters RFI Request'.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of the exercise is to enable National Grid Metering to understand current market and to help inform any procurement activities for this requirement, should we wish to procure it in the future.
For the avoidance of doubt, the request is for information only and does not represent a commitment by National Grid Metering to either procure or enter into contracts for the items described.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 December 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
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of expressions of interest
Date
21 October 2021
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Email: saul.shapiro@nationalgrid.com
Please note that the dates in this PIN are an approximation and subject to change.