Planning

Short Stack Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Test Station

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

14 Apr 2021 at 21:54

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, UK, is planning to procure a fully automated test station for evaluating polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) short stacks, specifically capable of performing continuous testing of state-of-the-art 10-cell configurations operating up to 1200A. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The future notice for this tender is expected to be published on 13 May 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and testing solutions, particularly those with expertise in automation and fuel cell technologies. Suppliers capable of demonstrating compliance with the specific requirements, including the ability to provide advanced measuring instruments and automated systems, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

Short Stack Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Test Station

Notice Description

NPL plans to procure a test station capable of testing polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) short stacks. The fully automated test station will need to be able to continuously test state of the art liquid cooled 10 cell short stacks operating up to 1200A.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL plans to procure a test station capable of testing polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) short stacks. The fully automated test station will need to be able to continuously test state of the art liquid cooled 10 cell short stacks operating up to 1200A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007857-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 May 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
anthea.osammor@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089773222

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

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