--- title: "2466/JN - Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) ***CANCELLED***" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8992f87d-b712-448a-8baf-98802622ff83" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8992f87d-b712-448a-8baf-98802622ff83" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8992f87d-b712-448a-8baf-98802622ff83.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8992f87d-b712-448a-8baf-98802622ff83.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-05-21" --- # 2466/JN - Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) ***CANCELLED*** Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8992f87d-b712-448a-8baf-98802622ff83 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8992f87d-b712-448a-8baf-98802622ff83) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8992f87d-b712-448a-8baf-98802622ff83.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is launching a procurement process for Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) technology as part of the establishment of its Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC). This open tender, which is currently active, focuses on the integration of renewable energy generating equipment within a mini-grid system. The tender period is set to end on 9th March 2020, with bids ranging from £350,000 to £450,000. The project is classified under the goods category for fuel cells and related energy services, and is geographically specified for delivery within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The expected contract period begins on 28th May 2020 and concludes on 29th May 2020. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the renewable energy and carbon capture sectors. Companies that specialise in innovative energy solutions, including those with expertise in fuel cells, electrolysers, and bio-energy generation, would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender supports diverse suppliers in driving advancements in low carbon energy generation and integrated energy systems. ## Notice ***CANCELLED*** With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and is looking to procure and integrate into a mini-grid system a range of bio-energy and renewable energy generating equipment, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), fuel cells and electrolysers. Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) technology is highly appealing: it does not only capture CO2 but also produces electrical energy at the same time. Furthermore, the high operating temperature (500-700 oC) enables MCFC to internally process a wide spectrum of fuel and flue gases. The MCFC system will support our extensive current and future research activities in low carbon energy generation, integrated energy systems and hydrogen economy. This tender will be assessed in 2 separate lots depending on the electrical output rating: ~10 kW and ~20 kW. We are seeking tender submissions of between 350 000 GBP and 450 000 GBP. The 400 000 GBP figure shown indicates the mid range value for this project. This is an EU open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ba11bc-482f-4579-b8ba-ede8eb9dd430 | | 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 | 21 May 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 May 2020 - 29 May 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31122100 - Fuel cells - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 21 May 2020 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ba11bc-482f-4579-b8ba-ede8eb9dd430 - 7 Feb 2020 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ba11bc-482f-4579-b8ba-ede8eb9dd430 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17ba11bc-482f-4579-b8ba-ede8eb9dd430 21st May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ Tender documents available at: ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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