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2583/JN - Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) as Part of CO2 Capture System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) as part of a CO2 Capture System through an open procedure for goods. The procurement process involves establishing a Translational Energy Research Centre and integrating bioenergy and renewable energy equipment in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract value is £700,000, with a tender period ending on 18th August 2020 and a contract period from 29th to 30th October 2020. The University is the buying organisation, and the main procurement category is goods.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses interested in providing fuel cells and related energy services to collaborate with the University of Sheffield. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specifically are encouraged to participate. The successful bidder, FuelCell Energy, Inc., has already been awarded contracts worth £934,621 and £1,396,317 in June 2021 and June 2021, respectively. Businesses focusing on energy generation, integrated energy systems, and the hydrogen economy are well-suited to compete in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2583/JN - Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) as Part of CO2 Capture System

Notice Description

With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and is looking to procure and integrate into a mini-grid system a range of bioenergy and renewable energy generating equipment, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), fuel cells and electrolysers. Carbon capture is a fundamental element in the transition to low carbon economy. Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) technology is highly appealing: it does not only capture CO2 but also produces electrical energy at the same time. Furthermore, the high operating temperature (~600degC) enables MCFC to internally process a wide spectrum of fuel and flue gases. As part of the equipment portfolio, we are looking to procure an MCFC system capable of generating >= 30 kW. The MCFC system will support our extensive current and future research activities in low carbon energy generation, integrated energy systems and hydrogen economy. This is an EU open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfb31722-5081-488f-8c74-d078c65ade1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b319e2-df7c-4077-a0a7-088e207f5b28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31122100 - Fuel cells

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,396,317 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 30 days
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUELCELL ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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