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title: "Fuel Cell Test Station"
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# Fuel Cell Test Station

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f321fe4-8835-4e0a-96ff-32246c293b01

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## Summary

The University of Kent is looking to purchase a single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station for a major project at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The purpose is to design a high temperature PEM stack for aviation propulsion. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender deadline set for November 22, 2023. The contract period is from November 30, 2023, to July 31, 2025. The industry category for this tender is Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments. The delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments to supply the single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this opportunity. The University of Kent is the buying organization for this tender, offering potential growth prospects for businesses in the equipment manufacturing sector. The procurement method details are categorized as "Other".

## Notice

The purpose of this tender exercise is to purchase a single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station for a major project at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kent. The single cell/stack Fuel Cell test station is required to facilitate a high temperature PEM stack design for aviation propulsion. To increase the power density of fuel cell stack assembly for propulsion, the team need to design and characterise their MEA materials and support the design exercise. The University requires the single cell/stack Fuel Cell Test station to be delivered by July 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c6d8fa-09fd-4e68-9eb1-fe6e1c70ee32 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2023 - 31 Jul 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38421000 - Flow-measuring equipment
- 38423000 - Pressure-measuring equipment
- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2023 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c6d8fa-09fd-4e68-9eb1-fe6e1c70ee32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1c6d8fa-09fd-4e68-9eb1-fe6e1c70ee32
  30th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74557&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
  In order to view the tender documentation, please register to the above link. All queries must be directed through the EU Supply e-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

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