Research to develop business models that will enable deployment of large scale, low carbon hydrogen production projects.

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 2nd December 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The purpose of this work is to help Government understand and compare potential business models that could enable low carbon hydrogen production to be deployed at scale from the 2020s for use across the energy system in line with our new net zero target. The work will build on the hydrogen section of the CCUS business models consultation which was published in July 2019. The consultation has informed the design of this research project and will need to be considered when contractors are carrying out the work. The consultation outlined the main challenges a business model for hydrogen production would need to overcome, and suggested a range of potential approaches which could address those challenges. The consultation invited opinions on these challenges and potential remedial approaches but did not identify or evaluate any specific business models. The objectives for this research project are to: • Further develop our understanding of the main challenges a business model for low carbon hydrogen production at scale would seek to address. • Identify a range of business models that could address the challenges identified. • Explain the interactions between different business models for hydrogen and the wider value chain, including the potential for any unintended consequences. • Evaluate the effectiveness of different business models in addressing the challenges identified. • Identify which business models should be subject to further, more detailed analysis and consultation. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using https://delta-esourcing.com/respond/W9V264U294 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.