Notice Information
Notice Title
Fuel Cell Test Station
Notice Description
The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) at the University of Salford invites tenders for the supply of a Fuel Cell Test Station to support teaching and research in fuel cell technology and related energy systems. The equipment will be used for experimental studies, system characterisation, and practical training. The system will be used for single-cell and short-stack PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell testing, enabling controlled and safe operation under varied temperature, pressure, and load conditions. The equipment will support performance characterisation, diagnostic testing, and data acquisition for educational and research applications.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05cea8
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072890-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
45 - Construction work
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
-
- CPV Codes
31122100 - Fuel cells
45214630 - Scientific installations
71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
73111000 - Research laboratory services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £170,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £170,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- £145,860 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 Nov 20256 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 10 Nov 20256 months ago
- Contract Period
- 12 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SALFORD
- Postcode
- M5 4WT
- Post Town
- Manchester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD3 Greater Manchester
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
- Delivery Location
- TLD3 Greater Manchester
-
- Local Authority
- Salford
- Electoral Ward
- Ordsall
- Westminster Constituency
- Salford
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072890-2025
11th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066237-2025
17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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