--- title: "Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-05-08" --- # Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre Buyer: MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff.json) ## Summary The Manchester Metropolitan University is currently undertaking a public procurement process titled "Equipment for the ERDF Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre." This initiative falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on fuel cells and scientific installations. The tender is at the active stage and has a critical deadline for submissions, which is 12 noon on Monday, 5th June 2017. The contract is set to commence on 20th July 2017 and will run until 19th July 2020, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The location for delivery is in Manchester's North West region (postal code M15 6BH). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the advanced materials and fuel cell industries. Companies specialising in manufacturing modular fuel cell units and hydrogen generation facilities would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participation would not only provide a chance to supply innovative products but also involve collaboration in research and development activities focused on enhancing fuel cell technology. Moreover, suppliers from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially leading to growth and expansion in this emerging sector. ## Notice The focus of the MFCIC is advanced materials for fuel cells. The University requires a suite of modular low power fuel cells units (PEM, SOFC, etc.) which can be used to test our materials and to conduct condition-monitoring experiments. A suite of cells and associated hydrogen generation facilities will also be required. These units will also be used in our teaching/training activities. A wide range of liquid and gaseous fuels can be reformed into hydrogen. Our activities in this field will include: i) exploring metallic and organic/inorganic catalyst materials produced via wet-chemical synthesis ii) bimetallic catalysts will also be explored where the active nanomaterial is immobilised onto larger micro materials which, results in greater surface areas but keep costs low; iii) exploring a range of mesoporous oxides as heterogeneous catalysts with varying compositions, surface structure and functionality towards clean-up efficiency iv) coating of identified catalysts onto a range of materials such as planar and 3D microstructures. A catalytic testing rig is required to measure the efficiency/effectiveness of our materials. Additional information: Please follow the below link to register https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/ In order to access the tender documents and submit a response, suppliers must first register on Manchester Metropolitan University's electronic tendering system, 'In-tend'. Please use the above web link and follow the registration instructions. Delivery Notes In order to be considered for participation suppliers must complete and return one electronic copy of their tender response via the 'In-tend' electronic tendering portal. Your submission must be received via the portal, no later than 12 noon, Monday 5th June 2017 for the attention of Arwyn Evans (Procurement Lead). Any paper submissions received will not be considered. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description European Regional Development Fund Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d27b61-aecf-46a0-9150-8537468cef1e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2017 - 19 Jul 2020 | | 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 | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M15 6BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31122100 - Fuel cells - 45214630 - Scientific installations ## Release History - 8 May 2017 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d27b61-aecf-46a0-9150-8537468cef1e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d27b61-aecf-46a0-9150-8537468cef1e 8th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-80eb9ae6-aaa8-4402-9b61-b1a1228a9cff.json.