Tender

Fuel Cell Tender

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

27 Jan 2022 at 17:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting an open procurement process for a project titled "Fuel Cell Tender," which aims to enhance hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion systems for marine vessels. The tender falls within the goods category and is classified under CPV code 31122100 (Fuel cells). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th February 2022 to support the development of a test rig and demonstration system required to meet the increasing demand for clean propulsion solutions in the marine industry. The procurement encompasses a minimum value of £50,000, with a total estimated value of £65,000. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is expected to be completed by 12th February 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy and marine engineering, particularly those with expertise in fuel cell technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from this procurement as they can contribute innovative solutions to meet stringent Net Zero goals while gaining recognition in a growing market projected to involve over 30 million vessels worldwide. Companies that manufacture special-purpose electrical goods or have experience in developing clean propulsion systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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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-d6f4d585-2af5-440a-86e3-7283fc146a62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1073b7b2-c969-4ed6-a8f6-8c56a8ffda78
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2022 - 12 Feb 2023 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 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

Further Information

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