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# Fuel Cell Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33ecf542-1082-4c52-9b04-302a95087a8d

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## Summary

The Cornwall Marine Hydrogen Centre (CMHC), operated by the University of Exeter in Exeter, United Kingdom, has recently completed a public procurement process for the purchase, build, and commissioning of a test rig and demonstration system for hydrogen fuel cell technology. This tender, known as the "Fuel Cell Tender," falls under the industry category of fuel cells and special-purpose electrical goods. The procurement stage has concluded with an award made to Fuel Cell Systems Ltd. The contract period spans from April 28, 2022, to April 27, 2027. The tender had a minimum value of £50,000 and a final awarded value of £55,575, with key deadlines set for the tender period end on February 10, 2022, and the contract period end on December 22, 2027.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for technology providers in the renewable energy and marine engineering sectors, especially those involved in hydrogen propulsion systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) fitting the criteria set out by the University of Exeter may find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise. With the CMHC aiming to accelerate product development and provide independent validation for technology providers, businesses with a proven track record in renewable energy and clean propulsion systems are well-positioned to compete. The University of Exeter, a renowned research-intensive institution with expertise in renewable energy, will play a central role as the buying organisation, fostering innovation and collaboration in the clean energy sector.

## Notice

The Cornwall Marine Hydrogen Centre (CMHC) will offer independent expertise and testing facilities for hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion systems for marine vessels. It will specialise in equipment and systems for leisure and commercial vessels up to 18m in length. This market, which is estimated to be over 30 million vessels worldwide, is currently powered mostly by diesel, and will need to be replaced by clean propulsion systems to meet Net Zero goals. Part-funded by an ERDF research grant, the CMHC will be based at the University of Exeter's Renewable Energy faculty in Cornwall. Individual components or whole hydrogen propulsion systems will be tested and monitored in a purpose-built facility, providing technology providers with independent validation and accelerated product development. The delivery partners provide a unique blend of world-class Renewable Energy and Marine Engineering expertise. Pure Energy Professionals (PEP) has a 30-year track record of working with manufacturers and investors in renewable energy and has been at the forefront of new technology adoption. The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, and is in the top ten for renewable energy. The current focus of the CMHC is to build the test rig, with a demonstration hydrogen electric propulsion system, using commercially available components. The central component of this demonstration system is the fuel cell, which is the item to be procured in this tender. The purchase, build and commissioning of the test rig and demonstration system must be completed by the end of 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce981d2-09a9-464c-a380-91c5bf3e7fe9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,575 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUEL CELL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31122100 - Fuel cells
- 42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2022 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce981d2-09a9-464c-a380-91c5bf3e7fe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ce981d2-09a9-464c-a380-91c5bf3e7fe9
  12th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42986&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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