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ITT - Electrolyser Test Station

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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17 Oct 2022 at 14:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking bids for an Electrolyser Test Station to enhance its testing capability under industrially relevant conditions. The test station should be able to test single cell electrolysers at up to 250 A and pressures of 50 bar. The procurement is in the "Open procedure (above threshold)" stage. The deadline for tender submission is 16th November 2022, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 19th December 2022 and end on 18th December 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from the National Physical Laboratory presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability for SMEs indicated in the tender documentation. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of businesses to participate. Businesses interested in supplying goods related to laboratory equipment should consider bidding for this opportunity to expand their market reach and potentially secure a long-term contract with the National Physical Laboratory.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Electrolyser Test Station

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) requirement is a for a low temperature 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: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e00e55a0-eb8b-480b-8646-965593504e3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d9dec38-a586-4942-a046-002db3bd9c46
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
17 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2022 - 18 Dec 2023 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
charley.choules@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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