Tender

ITT: Procurement of Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated an open tender for the procurement of an Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station. This process, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" in CPV scheme 38000000, is aimed at enhancing NPL's testing capabilities. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 16th September 2024. The contract, which will commence on 21st October 2024 and conclude on 31st December 2025, involves the supply, on-site commissioning, and training for the test station. Located in Teddington, London's TW11 0LW postal region, this procurement calls for an open procedure (above threshold), facilitating competitive participation from suitably qualified businesses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly those focusing on high-current, high-pressure testing systems. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of smaller enterprises. This project not only offers the supplier a substantial contract but also the chance to build a key partnership with a high-profile national laboratory. Companies capable of providing advanced, programmable, and automated test stations for long-term use at industrial conditions are ideally suited to compete in this tender, fostering business growth through enhanced visibility and credibility in the scientific and industrial sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT: Procurement of Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) requirement is for an alkaline water electrolyser test station able to test single cell electrolysers at up to 250 A and pressures of 50 bar. This equipment is needed to extend NPL's test capability to more industrially relevant conditions, increase throughput, enable longer term testing, and improve result quality. The test station should be fully user programmable, automated to support long term (>1000 h) continuous operation and diagnostic experiments and ensure safe operation at all times. The requirement is for the test station and any required on-site commissioning and training on use of the equipment. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bc9bff5-00ea-482c-9ce3-2b1ef259950e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c279b11-d02f-41ca-86fd-945caa813dff
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Nina Heath
Contact Email
nina.heath@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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