--- title: "Fuel Cell Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6f4d585-2af5-440a-86e3-7283fc146a62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6f4d585-2af5-440a-86e3-7283fc146a62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6f4d585-2af5-440a-86e3-7283fc146a62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6f4d585-2af5-440a-86e3-7283fc146a62.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2022-01-27" --- # Fuel Cell Tender Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6f4d585-2af5-440a-86e3-7283fc146a62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6f4d585-2af5-440a-86e3-7283fc146a62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6f4d585-2af5-440a-86e3-7283fc146a62.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is conducting an open procurement process for a project titled "Fuel Cell Tender," which aims to enhance hydrogen fuel cell electric propulsion systems for marine vessels. The tender falls within the goods category and is classified under CPV code 31122100 (Fuel cells). The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th February 2022 to support the development of a test rig and demonstration system required to meet the increasing demand for clean propulsion solutions in the marine industry. The procurement encompasses a minimum value of £50,000, with a total estimated value of £65,000. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is expected to be completed by 12th February 2023. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in renewable energy and marine engineering, particularly those with expertise in fuel cell technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit from this procurement as they can contribute innovative solutions to meet stringent Net Zero goals while gaining recognition in a growing market projected to involve over 30 million vessels worldwide. Companies that manufacture special-purpose electrical goods or have experience in developing clean propulsion systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## 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/1073b7b2-c969-4ed6-a8f6-8c56a8ffda78 | | 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 | 27 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Feb 2022 - 12 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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 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) | ## 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 - 27 Jan 2022 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1073b7b2-c969-4ed6-a8f6-8c56a8ffda78 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1073b7b2-c969-4ed6-a8f6-8c56a8ffda78 27th January 2022 - Opportunity 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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