Tender

ITT: Procurement of Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated an open procedure tender to procure an Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station, encompassing the test station's supply, installation, and user training. Geared towards the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category, this procurement process targets the testing of single cell electrolysers under industrial conditions. The equipment must support extended operations, up to and beyond 1000 hours, ensuring safe and high-quality results. The procurement process, which started with the tender publication on 19 August 2024, will run until the tender period ends on 16 September 2024. Deliveries are expected to start from 21 October 2024, with completion aimed for 31 December 2025, focusing on the region of London, United Kingdom (postal code TW11 0LW).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in precision laboratory equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in advanced testing equipment, automation, and robust safety protocols would find this project highly suitable. The open procedure format ensures broad competition, allowing businesses with innovative solutions in electrolysis and related fields to secure a prestigious contract with NPL. Greater exposure from collaboration with NPL and potential subsequent projects can foster extensive market reach and reputation enhancement.

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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-b5fd17-7509b68a-5b56-490c-93d8-71a24460701f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1002b72-a112-4f8b-9885-f7c8f0da8bc0
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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