Planning

Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Planning

23 Aug 2021 at 08:30

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

22 Aug 2021 at 18:21

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is initiating a tender for a "Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture", targeting the gas network equipment industry sector. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £500,000 allocated for the period commencing from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The contract is set to begin on 3rd January 2022 and conclude by 30th June 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to arrange site visits at the Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, located in Sheffield, during the window from 6th to 24th September 2021, with meetings needing to be confirmed by 17th September 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in hydrogen generation technology, semiconductor manufacturing support, or related areas. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the University seeks solutions that promote reliability, sustainability, and exemplary after-sales service. The strategic importance of high purity hydrogen for semiconductor production underlines a competitive opportunity for firms capable of meeting stringent purity and functionality specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture

Notice Description

The National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) at the University of Sheffield is a nationally important supplier of semiconductor materials for research and development in Universities and industry across the UK. A reliable supply of high purity hydrogen is key to the work of the NEF and our other research groups in semiconductor production. Our existing PEM-based hydrogen generation system is approaching end of life and a replacement system is required. Our hydrogen supply operates at 30 bar and a peak mass flow rate of approximately 25kg per day, with an average daily consumption of 12kg per day. Our hydrogen system feeds purifiers that ideally require 99.999% purity to minimise maintenance costs and ensure high purity feed to our reactors. We are looking for a replacement hydrogen generator that can meet our existing demand in the existing footprint, with a reliable, sustainable and cost effective technology. Reliability of supply is a key factor, and hence an exemplary after sales service is a must. Additional information: Market Engagement: We welcome site visits from potential suppliers during the period 6th-24th September. Meetings and site visits must be arranged no later than 17th September. Format: Individual, non-confidential meetings, either face-to-face or virtual, or on-site to include a site survey. Contact to arrange meetings: Dr Steve Mason by email: steve.mason@sheffield.ac.uk or telephone 07834 722103. Address for site visits: Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Broad Lane, Sheffield, S3 7HQ. Additional information has been published via the UK Find a Tender Service under reference: 2021/S 000-020556, dated 22 August 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bbfab-1b54-485e-92e6-7199397f8b1b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Prior Information Notice - leading to a tender exercise from October 2021
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39340000 - Gas network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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