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Fuel Cell Tender

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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12 Aug 2022 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Marine Hydrogen Centre (CMHC), operated by the University of Exeter in Exeter, United Kingdom, has recently completed a public procurement process for the purchase, build, and commissioning of a test rig and demonstration system for hydrogen fuel cell technology. This tender, known as the "Fuel Cell Tender," falls under the industry category of fuel cells and special-purpose electrical goods. The procurement stage has concluded with an award made to Fuel Cell Systems Ltd. The contract period spans from April 28, 2022, to April 27, 2027. The tender had a minimum value of £50,000 and a final awarded value of £55,575, with key deadlines set for the tender period end on February 10, 2022, and the contract period end on December 22, 2027.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for technology providers in the renewable energy and marine engineering sectors, especially those involved in hydrogen propulsion systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fitting the criteria set out by the University of Exeter may find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise. With the CMHC aiming to accelerate product development and provide independent validation for technology providers, businesses with a proven track record in renewable energy and clean propulsion systems are well-positioned to compete. The University of Exeter, a renowned research-intensive institution with expertise in renewable energy, will play a central role as the buying organisation, fostering innovation and collaboration in the clean energy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fuel Cell Tender

Notice Description

The Cornwall Marine Hydrogen Centre (CMHC) will offer independent expertise and testing facilities for hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion systems for marine vessels. It will specialise in equipment and systems for leisure and commercial vessels up to 18m in length. This market, which is estimated to be over 30 million vessels worldwide, is currently powered mostly by diesel, and will need to be replaced by clean propulsion systems to meet Net Zero goals. Part-funded by an ERDF research grant, the CMHC will be based at the University of Exeter's Renewable Energy faculty in Cornwall. Individual components or whole hydrogen propulsion systems will be tested and monitored in a purpose-built facility, providing technology providers with independent validation and accelerated product development. The delivery partners provide a unique blend of world-class Renewable Energy and Marine Engineering expertise. Pure Energy Professionals (PEP) has a 30-year track record of working with manufacturers and investors in renewable energy and has been at the forefront of new technology adoption. The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, and is in the top ten for renewable energy. The current focus of the CMHC is to build the test rig, with a demonstration hydrogen electric propulsion system, using commercially available components. The central component of this demonstration system is the fuel cell, which is the item to be procured in this tender. The purchase, build and commissioning of the test rig and demonstration system must be completed by the end of 2022.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33ecf542-1082-4c52-9b04-302a95087a8d
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce981d2-09a9-464c-a380-91c5bf3e7fe9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31122100 - Fuel cells

42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUEL CELL SYSTEMS

Further Information

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