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title: "ITT: Procurement of Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
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# ITT: Procurement of Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7509b68a-5b56-490c-93d8-71a24460701f

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has initiated an open procedure tender to procure an Alkaline Electrolyser Test Station, encompassing the test station's supply, installation, and user training. Geared towards the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category, this procurement process targets the testing of single cell electrolysers under industrial conditions. The equipment must support extended operations, up to and beyond 1000 hours, ensuring safe and high-quality results. The procurement process, which started with the tender publication on 19 August 2024, will run until the tender period ends on 16 September 2024. Deliveries are expected to start from 21 October 2024, with completion aimed for 31 December 2025, focusing on the region of London, United Kingdom (postal code TW11 0LW).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in precision laboratory equipment. Suppliers with capabilities in advanced testing equipment, automation, and robust safety protocols would find this project highly suitable. The open procedure format ensures broad competition, allowing businesses with innovative solutions in electrolysis and related fields to secure a prestigious contract with NPL. Greater exposure from collaboration with NPL and potential subsequent projects can foster extensive market reach and reputation enhancement.

## 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/c1002b72-a112-4f8b-9885-f7c8f0da8bc0 |
| 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 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1002b72-a112-4f8b-9885-f7c8f0da8bc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1002b72-a112-4f8b-9885-f7c8f0da8bc0
  19th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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