Scope
Description
Transport for Wales (TfW) are interested in exploring the potential opportunities that Hydrogen Combustion Engines (HICE) could offer in the decarbonisation of the Welsh bus fleet. As part of our project exploring HICE, we are conducting market engagement to understand both the market and technology capabilities. Please note that this market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to initiate a procurement process or award any contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
31 July 2025
Engagement process description
Transport for Wales (TfW) are interested in exploring the potential opportunities that Hydrogen Combustion Engines (HICE) could offer in the decarbonisation of the Welsh bus fleet. As part of our project exploring HICE, we are conducting market engagement to understand both the market and technology capabilities.
We would be interested in talking to businesses who:
• Currently provide HICE both with installation to a vehicle and without.
• Are developing a HICE product
• Run vehicles with HICE
• Are considering or have considered running HICE vehicles
Our primary interest is in buses, however given the limited deployments of HICE buses, we would be interested in hearing about vehicles of all types.
If your business aligns with the above, please email supplychain@tfw.wales by 31st July 2025 with a short overview of your interest in HICE and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange a meeting.
Please note that this market engagement exercise is for information-gathering purposes and does not constitute a commitment to initiate a procurement process or award any contract.
Contracting authority
Transport for Wales
- Companies House: 09476013
3 Llys Cadwyn
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
United Kingdom
Email: supplychain@tfw.wales
Website: http://www.tfw.wales
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales