Published date: 19 January 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 9 November 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000

Location of contract

North East

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

NCL001-DN578432-38008439

Published date

19 January 2022

Closing date

9 November 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

12 January 2022

Contract end date

10 October 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The UK intends to become carbon neutral by 2050. New technologies from university laboratories will be a major element of this move, particularly regarding the application of hydrogen technologies. The Executive will be expected to work closely with members of this research group to;
• engage with active members of the UK hydrogen economy,
• establish the true market potential of H2-CHP Ltd,
• build H2-CHP as an investable proposition,
• lead H2-CHP to its first investment
The executive will take responsibility for all business related tasks, they will be expected to have the necessary scientific vocabulary required to interact with the researchers, and, the business vocabulary and knowledge to build a sustainable business.
The appointed Executive will be expected to work closely with Prof Tony Roskilly and members of his research group to;
• Engage with active members of the UK hydrogen economy, especially grant providers and the activity based on Teesside and the other industrial clusters.
• Establish the true market potential of H2-CHP in a report and presentation.
• Write H2-CHP's first business plan.
• Use knowledge about the hydrogen economy, market, and business plan developed above to create an investment proposition, slide deck, and presentation pitch. suitable for a first round of investment.
• Present the investment proposition to potential investors.
• Apply for appropriate grants as they arise.
• Attend to all non-scientific/technical activities related to the creation of H2-CHP Ltd
The overall purpose is to lead the creation of a sustainable North East business utilising Durham University developed technology.

Award information

Awarded date

11 January 2022

Contract start date

12 January 2022

Contract end date

10 October 2022

Total value of contract

£28,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

H2 optimal

Address

16/1 Long Street
London
Greater London
E2 8GS
United Kingdom

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Natalie Morton

Address

Newcastle University
Procurement Services, Kingsgate
Newcastle
NE1 7RU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1912086396

Email

natalie.morton@ncl.ac.uk

Website

https://www.ncl.ac.uk