France - Offshore assembly work

Description

Through an innovation partnership, EDF Renouvelables wishes to achieve 4 objectives:1)To develop and install a fixed platform designed to host a remotely-operated offshore hydrogen production system. 2)To develop and install an offshore electrolyzer fully integrated with the above-mentioned hydrogen production platform, for which control, inspection and maintenance operations will be remotely executable, automated and optimized for use on the high seas. 3) To design, certify and operate, or have operated, a gaseous hydrogen storage and transport vessel that is adapted to the specific features of the platform and to the reception infrastructures of the destination port. 4) Develop and install a hydrogen transshipment system. You are invited to create your account and participate by submitting your application on https://pha2.edf.com/ file n°AVIS002793
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: The contracting entity informs applicants that the provision of services, with the exception of lot 3, is conditional on obtaining subsidies in an amount enabling the economic viability of the project to be secured. The contracting entity reserves the right to terminate the Partnership Contracts in accordance with the provisions of the latter and in compliance with article R. 2172-31 of the French Public Procurement Code. Services will begin with a preliminary study phase (Phase 0) for lot 3. The innovation partnership is divided into 3 lots. Depending on the lot, it will take place in a maximum of 5 successive phases. It includes a research and development phase (Phases 1 and 2), followed by an implementation phase (Phases 3, 4 and 5). Concerning Lots 1, 2 and 3: The partnership contracts should be signed around September 2024 (indicative). The contracting entity informs the candidates that the initiation of studies (start of Phase 1) can only take place after securing of subsidies expected around July 2024 (indicative). Concerning Lot 3: A Phase 0 "Preliminary Study" is to be considered with the following objectives: The signature of a service contract for a preliminary study during November 2023 (to be confirmed)-Transmission of the preliminary study within 2 months from the study start-up notification, including a first version around 15/12/2023 DESCRIPTION OF LOT 1 "Offshore fixed hydrogen production platform including transshipment solution" ***Phases 1 to 2 (Research and Development, approx. 18 months, 1 partner)*** : -Phase 1 (12 months) "Research": Identification and evaluation of design alternatives for the platform and its interfaces (support structure, hydrogen storage, stabilization and transshipment system in connection with Lot 3). Identification and comparative analysis of technologies, operating procedures (in particular to limit the risks associated with offshore operations and environmental impact) and construction and installation methodologies to be implemented. Selection of the most technically and economically promising concept. During phase 1, the Lot 1 contractor will be consulted on the dimensioning options of the Lot 2 and 3 candidates. The main elements of the future industrial contract will be established during this phase. At the end of this phase 1, the contract holder selected for Lot 1 accepts the possibility of taking on the Lot 2 holder as a supplier or subcontractor of the electrolysis system in order to integrate it into the Lot 1 work in Phases 2, 3 and 4. -Phase 2 (6 months, 1 partner) "Development": General design of the platform (Pre-FEED) integrating Lot 2, interfaces with Lot 3, and preparation of contracting for execution and offshore installation, including supply of refined Capex and Opex elements. ***Phases 3 to 4 (FEED then execution, approx. 54 months, 1 partner)*** : -Phase 3: Design of the platform and transhipment system including binding Capex and Opex elements (FEED) (18 months) -Phase 4: Execution of the implementation contract (EPCI) (36 months) PRELIMINARY INFORMATION :The contracting entity informs the candidates that the performance of the services, with the exception of lot 3, is conditional on obtaining subsidies in an amount enabling the economic viability of the project to be secured. The contracting entity reserves the right to terminate the Partnership Contracts in accordance with the provisions of the latter and in compliance with article R. 2172-31 of the French Public Procurement Code. Services will begin with a preliminary study phase (Phase 0) for lot 3. The innovation partnership is divided into 3 lots. Depending on the lot, it will take place in a maximum of 5 successive phases. It includes a research and development phase (Phases 1 and 2), followed by an implementation phase (Phases 3, 4 and 5). Concerning Lots 1, 2 and 3: The partnership contracts should be signed around September 2024 (indicative). The contracting entity informs the candidates that the initiation of studies (start of Phase 1) can only take place after securing of subsidies expected around July 2024 (indicative). Concerning Lot 3: A Phase 0 "Preliminary Study" is to be considered with the following objectives: -The signature of a service contract for a preliminary study during November 2023 (to be confirmed)-Transmission of the preliminary study within 2 months from the notification of the start of the study, including a first version around 15/12/2023 DESCRIPTION OF LOT 2: Electrolyzer optimized for operation on an offshore platform ***Phase 1 (Research and development, 12 months, 1 to 4 partners)***: Phase 1 "Research" (the only one): Evaluation and adaptation of a PEM or alkaline electrolyzer to an offshore hydrogen production solution, taking into account space, weight, safety, maintenance, resistance to the marine environment, remote operation and interfaces with platform equipment (Lot 1). At the end of this phase, a single contractor will be selected to continue development work on the basis of a refined technical and commercial offer. The contractor selected for Lot 2 accepts the possibility of becoming a supplier or subcontractor of the electrolysis system as part of the activities of Phases 2, 3 and 4 of Lot 1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION: The contracting entity informs the candidates that the performance of the services, with the exception of Lot 3, is conditional on obtaining subsidies in an amount enabling the economic viability of the project to be secured. The contracting entity reserves the right to terminate the Partnership Contracts in accordance with the provisions of the latter and in compliance with article R. 2172-31 of the French Public Order Code. Services will begin with a preliminary study phase (Phase 0) for lot 3. The innovation partnership is divided into 3 lots. Depending on the lot, it will take place in a maximum of 5 successive phases. It includes a research and development phase (Phases 1 and 2), followed by an implementation phase (Phases 3, 4 and 5). Concerning Lots 1, 2 and 3: The partnership contracts should be signed around September 2024 (indicative). The contracting entity informs the candidates that the initiation of studies (start of Phase 1) can only take place after securing of subsidies expected around July 2024 (indicative). Concerning Lot 3: A Phase 0 "Preliminary Study" is to be considered with the following objectives: -The signature of a service contract for a preliminary study during November 2023 (to be confirmed)-Transmission of the preliminary study within 2 months from the notification of the start of the study, with a first version around 15/12/2023 DESCRIPTION OF LOT 3: Hydrogen gas transport vessel meeting the constraints of the platform and the port ***Phase 0 (Preliminary studies, 2 months, 1 partner)***: Identification of transport and transshipment solutions at sea and on land. ***Phases 1 to 2 (Research and development, approx. 18 months, 1 partner)*** : -Phase 1 (12 months) "Research": Identification and evaluation of vessel design solutions for the transport of pressurized gaseous hydrogen, interfacing with the work of Lot 1 - phase 1. The main elements of the future industrial contract will be established during this phase. -Phase 2 (6 months) "Development": General design of the vessel and evaluation of the cost of transporting hydrogen under the project assumptions. ***Phases 3 to 4 (FEED then execution, 54 months, 1 partner)*** : -Phase 3 (18 months): Detailed design and certification of the vessel -Phase 4 (36 months): Construction of the vessel ***Phase 5 (Operations, approx. 240 months, 1 partner)***: Phase 5: Exclusive availability of the vessel to EDF RENOUVELABLES SA under a time charter contract for the life of the project.

Opportunity closing date

20 October 2023

Value of contract

to be confirmed