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title: "ITT: Procurement of Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2024-08-19"
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# ITT: Procurement of Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bc9bff5-00ea-482c-9ce3-2b1ef259950e

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated an open tender for the procurement of an Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station. This process, classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" in CPV scheme 38000000, is aimed at enhancing NPL's testing capabilities. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 16th September 2024. The contract, which will commence on 21st October 2024 and conclude on 31st December 2025, involves the supply, on-site commissioning, and training for the test station. Located in Teddington, London's TW11 0LW postal region, this procurement calls for an open procedure (above threshold), facilitating competitive participation from suitably qualified businesses.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment industry, particularly those focusing on high-current, high-pressure testing systems. SMEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be inclusive of smaller enterprises. This project not only offers the supplier a substantial contract but also the chance to build a key partnership with a high-profile national laboratory. Companies capable of providing advanced, programmable, and automated test stations for long-term use at industrial conditions are ideally suited to compete in this tender, fostering business growth through enhanced visibility and credibility in the scientific and industrial sectors.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory's (NPL) requirement is for an alkaline water electrolyser test station able to test single cell electrolysers at up to 250 A and pressures of 50 bar. This equipment is needed to extend NPL's test capability to more industrially relevant conditions, increase throughput, enable longer term testing, and improve result quality. The test station should be fully user programmable, automated to support long term (>1000 h) continuous operation and diagnostic experiments and ensure safe operation at all times. The requirement is for the test station and any required on-site commissioning and training on use of the equipment. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c279b11-d02f-41ca-86fd-945caa813dff |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c279b11-d02f-41ca-86fd-945caa813dff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c279b11-d02f-41ca-86fd-945caa813dff
  19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

## Provenance

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