Green Hydrogen for Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme

Concepts

• hydrogen
• caerphilly
• hydrogen, argon, rare gases
• hydrogen bus pilot scheme
• green hydrogen
• the existing internal combustion engine bus fleet
• the hydrogen buses
• 20 hydrogen buses
• a hydrogen bus pilot scheme
• a further 30 hydrogen buses

Location

Caerphilly

Description

The Welsh Government, in partnership with Transport for Wales, are establishing a Hydrogen Bus Pilot Scheme as part of their plans to transition the existing internal combustion engine bus fleet in Wales. The Pilot Scheme will include the implementation of approximately 20 hydrogen buses on selected routes within the County of Swansea with a further 23 hydrogen buses servicing selected routes within the County of Bridgend. The Pilot Scheme is due to commence approximately late 2025/early 2026 (date to be confirmed). The Welsh Government are seeking to appoint a provider of green hydrogen that will provide the required level of hydrogen to fuel the hydrogen buses utilised under the Pilot Scheme. It is an expectation that the hydrogen will be made available for a re-fueller at both pilot locations; Swansea and Bridgend. The hydrogen contract will be for 15 years, with break clauses at years 5 and 10.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Pilot Scheme will include the implementation of 20 hydrogen buses on selected routes within the County of Swansea and a further 30 hydrogen buses servicing selected routes within the County of Bridgend.

CPV Codes

• 24111600 - Hydrogen
• 24111000 - Hydrogen, argon, rare gases, nitrogen and oxygen
• 09100000 - Fuels

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

Timescales have been reduced to ensure that any successful bidder that may be participating in the DEZNZ HAR1 funding allocation are able to accommodate this requirement within those designated projects.

Other Information

NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139245 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents (WA Ref:139245) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.