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title: "754 - Pilot Plant for Hydrogen Separation via Palladium Membrane"
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# 754 - Pilot Plant for Hydrogen Separation via Palladium Membrane

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4559a09f-c209-4448-828d-3bf3b28b89df

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## Summary

Aston University has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Pilot Plant for Hydrogen Separation via Palladium Membrane. The tender, with an estimated value of £212,000, was conducted through an open procedure. The contract period is from 2nd October 2023 to 1st October 2024. The supplier, Hydrogen Onsite, S.L. from Spain, was selected for this procurement. The tender deadline was 24th May 2023, and the award date was 4th August 2023. The equipment is meant for the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute and requires high-efficiency hydrogen recovery capabilities.

This procurement process provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to engage with Aston University. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Potential suppliers interested in collaborating with Aston University for the supply of the membrane separation system should ensure compliance with the project-specific requirements outlined in the tender documentation available on the university's e-tendering portal. The awarded contract offers a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers proficient in the design and manufacture of hydrogen separation systems.

## Notice

The Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) is currently seeking to acquire a membrane separation system that is specifically designed for hydrogen separation. This system will form an integral part of their ongoing program. In order to meet the requirements of the institute, the equipment must satisfy the following specifications: - It should be capable of efficiently recovering high-purity hydrogen in both long continuous and short batch operations; - It should be equipped with a comprehensive monitoring system that can record and save all relevant data related to the system status; em should be in place. - It should be designed to ensure the safe operation and control of all functions associated with hydrogen separation. The full project specific requirements and equipment specification can be found within the project question set on Aston University's e-tendering portal ProContract under Section 11 - Project Specific Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec955fe9-8a31-4ebe-b65f-e084ac291d85 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 1 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £212,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £212,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HYDROGEN ONSITE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2023 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec955fe9-8a31-4ebe-b65f-e084ac291d85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec955fe9-8a31-4ebe-b65f-e084ac291d85
  2nd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=03a1d05e-3de0-ed11-8121-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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