Tender

Fuel Cell Test Station

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

30 Oct 2023 at 15:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is looking to purchase a single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station for a major project at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The purpose is to design a high temperature PEM stack for aviation propulsion. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender deadline set for November 22, 2023. The contract period is from November 30, 2023, to July 31, 2025. The industry category for this tender is Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments. The delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments to supply the single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this opportunity. The University of Kent is the buying organization for this tender, offering potential growth prospects for businesses in the equipment manufacturing sector. The procurement method details are categorized as "Other".

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuel Cell Test Station

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender exercise is to purchase a single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station for a major project at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kent. The single cell/stack Fuel Cell test station is required to facilitate a high temperature PEM stack design for aviation propulsion. To increase the power density of fuel cell stack assembly for propulsion, the team need to design and characterise their MEA materials and support the design exercise. The University requires the single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station to be delivered by July 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f321fe4-8835-4e0a-96ff-32246c293b01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c6d8fa-09fd-4e68-9eb1-fe6e1c70ee32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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)

38421000 - Flow-measuring equipment

38423000 - Pressure-measuring equipment

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2023 - 31 Jul 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
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Jacqueline Erasin
Contact Email
j.erasin@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1227827669

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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