--- title: "THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE ERDF MANCHESTER FUEL CELL INNOVATION CENTRE (MFCIC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2af7f9a7-47d6-4d19-87a6-858a48bb2361" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2af7f9a7-47d6-4d19-87a6-858a48bb2361" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2af7f9a7-47d6-4d19-87a6-858a48bb2361.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2af7f9a7-47d6-4d19-87a6-858a48bb2361.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-07-25" --- # THE PROVISION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE ERDF MANCHESTER FUEL CELL INNOVATION CENTRE (MFCIC) Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2af7f9a7-47d6-4d19-87a6-858a48bb2361 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2af7f9a7-47d6-4d19-87a6-858a48bb2361) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2af7f9a7-47d6-4d19-87a6-858a48bb2361.json) ## Summary The Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking tenders for "The Provision of Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre (MFCIC)." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on fuel cells and scientific installations. The tender period concludes on 25th August 2017, with a contract duration from 16th October 2017 to 15th October 2020. All submissions must be made via the University's E-Tendering system and in English, ensuring all required documents are included for evaluation. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in advanced materials and fuel cell technologies. Companies involved in the manufacturing of fuel cell units or those with expertise in hydrogen generation facilities will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making this an ideal chance for innovative suppliers to expand their business horizons within clean energy sectors. ## Notice The focus of the MFCIC is advanced materials for fuel cells. The University requires a suite of modular low power fuel cells units (PEM, SOFC, etc.) which can be used to test our materials and to conduct condition-monitoring experiments. A suite of cells and associated hydrogen generation facilities will also be required. These units will also be used in our teaching/training activities. A wide range of liquid and gaseous fuels can be reformed into hydrogen. Our activities in this field will include: i) exploring metallic and organic/inorganic catalyst materials produced via wet-chemical synthesis ii) bimetallic catalysts will also be explored where the active nanomaterial is immobilised onto larger micro materials which, results in greater surface areas but keep costs low; iii) exploring a range of mesoporous oxides as heterogeneous catalysts with varying compositions, surface structure and functionality towards clean-up efficiency iv) coating of identified catalysts onto a range of materials such as planar and 3D microstructures. A catalytic testing rig is required to measure the efficiency/effectiveness of our materials. Additional information: In order to apply for this contract, suppliers must register themselves on the University's E-Tendering system, (In-tend). One electronic copy of your response is to be returned to the University via the In-Tend Supplier Portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home (The University's electronic tendering system) no later than 12:00 noon on Friday 25th August 2017. All tenders submitted, must be in English and contain all documents as outlined in the ITT in order to be considered for evaluation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description European Regional Development Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025050f6-99af-4ef0-8b67-1d869d123c92 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Oct 2017 - 15 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M15 6BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31122100 - Fuel cells - 45214630 - Scientific installations ## Release History - 25 Jul 2017 at 10:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025050f6-99af-4ef0-8b67-1d869d123c92 - 25 Jul 2017 at 10:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025050f6-99af-4ef0-8b67-1d869d123c92 - 25 Jul 2017 at 10:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025050f6-99af-4ef0-8b67-1d869d123c92 - 25 Jul 2017 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025050f6-99af-4ef0-8b67-1d869d123c92 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/025050f6-99af-4ef0-8b67-1d869d123c92 25th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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