Notice Information
Notice Title
Supply and Installation of a PEM Electrolyser Test System
Notice Description
The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a PEM electrolyser test system. The system will be used to test membrane electrode assemblies with an active area up to 50 cm2 to optimise their fabrication process based on a granted project. A cathode operating pressure of 3.5 MPa or higher is required with the maximum current no less than 125 A. The test system also needs to be able to conduct both electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry analysis, as well as including a H2 concentration sensor at the air side to monitor the hydrogen penetration rate and safety. Also, this system should incorporate a water supply system, and the PC with the control software for conducting the required operation. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a PEM electrolyser test system. The system will be used to test membrane electrode assemblies to optimise their fabrication process based on a granted project. The specification requirements are as below Specification i. PEM test station including Electronic power supply for the electrolyser with a voltage range of 5 V or higher, and current of 125 A or higher. Automatic back pressure control module, up to 35 bar or higher. Fully automated and unattended operation. 2 separate electrolyte loops with circulation pumps for the anode and cathode with a temperature range up to 80o C or higher. Gas/liquid separation. Real PLC for safe test stand operation. Continuous data acquisition (flight recorder). Control PC with the operating software. PID loops for cell end plate heaters with temperature sensor. H2 concentration sensor at the air side with a measurement range of 0 - 5 Vol% H2 in O2. iii. Integrated DI-water supply system from storage tank. iv. Impedance analyzer with a frequency range of 1 mHz to 15 kHz or larger, an excitation current of +-10-30A or higher, and DC Voltage input of 10-20 V or higher. v. Cyclic voltammetry add-on with additional H2 input line with MFC on cathode side. vi. Electrolyser Cell Hardware of 25 or 50 cm2 for operating pressure up to 35 bar or higher. vii. Optional component technologies 1 External DI-water supply system. 2 Flow meter for anode or cathode electrolyte recirculation circuit. 3 Hydrogen and oxygen flow measurement. 4 O2 concentration sensor in hydrogen side.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03047f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032008-2021
- 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
- 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)
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £326,429 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £326,429 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Dec 20214 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 26 Jan 2022Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 28 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- Contact Name
- Susanna Ting
- Contact Email
- s.y.ting@bham.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B15 2TT
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- TLG West Midlands (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Edgbaston
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Edgbaston
Further Information
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