Tender

Supply of an Integrated RDE-GDE Electrochemical Testing System

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is undertaking a procurement process to acquire an Integrated RDE–GDE Electrochemical Testing System, aimed at advancing electrochemistry research. This open procurement, tagged under the 'goods' category, falls within the laboratory and testing equipment industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with the submission deadline on 2nd December 2025, and the award decisions expected by 19th December 2025. The procurement is managed via eTenderwales, which requires interested participants to register and access detailed documents through their online portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the scientific and laboratory equipment industry, particularly those specialising in testing and measuring apparatus. Companies with expertise in providing cutting-edge electrochemical testing systems will find this contract beneficial for growth. The system aims to bridge a critical gap in Swansea University's Department of Chemical Engineering, catering to projects focused on electrocatalysis and energy systems, providing potential long-term collaboration with the university's extensive research teams, comprising experts in the field.

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Notice Title

Supply of an Integrated RDE-GDE Electrochemical Testing System

Notice Description

The requirement is for an Integrated RDE-GDE Electrochemical Testing System to fill a critical capability gap for electrochemistry research at Swansea. No such system is currently available within the Department of Chemical Engineering or the wider Faculty, despite more than seven active academics working intensively in electrochemical energy systems.This integrated system combines a Rotating Disk Electrode (RDE) with a Gas Diffusion Electrode (GDE) test cell, enabling both fundamental kinetic studies and practical, industrially relevant testing. It will directly support projects in electrocatalysis and batteries, including hydrogen evolution, oxygen, CO2 and nitrate reduction, redox flow batteries, and sodium-ion batteries.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158231 This procurement process is being carried out on eTenderwales. Please note this is a separate website and if you are not already registered, registration will be required.To access eTenderwales, express your interest in this notice and access the tender documentation please visithttps://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and search for PQQ/ITT code itt_121385 within the appropriate area(WA Ref:158231)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158231
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158231
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
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)

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Kath Dunseath
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1792295873

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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