--- title: "2583/JN - Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) as Part of CO2 Capture System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dfb31722-5081-488f-8c74-d078c65ade1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfb31722-5081-488f-8c74-d078c65ade1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb31722-5081-488f-8c74-d078c65ade1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb31722-5081-488f-8c74-d078c65ade1e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-03-29" --- # 2583/JN - Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) as Part of CO2 Capture System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfb31722-5081-488f-8c74-d078c65ade1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dfb31722-5081-488f-8c74-d078c65ade1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dfb31722-5081-488f-8c74-d078c65ade1e.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) as part of a CO2 Capture System through an open procedure for goods. The procurement process involves establishing a Translational Energy Research Centre and integrating bioenergy and renewable energy equipment in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract value is £700,000, with a tender period ending on 18th August 2020 and a contract period from 29th to 30th October 2020. The University is the buying organisation, and the main procurement category is goods. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses interested in providing fuel cells and related energy services to collaborate with the University of Sheffield. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specifically are encouraged to participate. The successful bidder, FuelCell Energy, Inc., has already been awarded contracts worth £934,621 and £1,396,317 in June 2021 and June 2021, respectively. Businesses focusing on energy generation, integrated energy systems, and the hydrogen economy are well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice 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 bioenergy and renewable energy generating equipment, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), fuel cells and electrolysers. Carbon capture is a fundamental element in the transition to low carbon economy. 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 (~600degC) enables MCFC to internally process a wide spectrum of fuel and flue gases. As part of the equipment portfolio, we are looking to procure an MCFC system capable of generating >= 30 kW. The MCFC system will support our extensive current and future research activities in low carbon energy generation, integrated energy systems and hydrogen economy. 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/30b319e2-df7c-4077-a0a7-088e207f5b28 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,396,317 | | 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 | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FUELCELL ENERGY | ## 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 - 29 Mar 2023 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b319e2-df7c-4077-a0a7-088e207f5b28 - 21 Jul 2021 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b319e2-df7c-4077-a0a7-088e207f5b28 - 9 Jul 2020 at 09:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807033ac-cacf-49d5-9774-a57d9dc1f2a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b319e2-df7c-4077-a0a7-088e207f5b28 29th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807033ac-cacf-49d5-9774-a57d9dc1f2a9 9th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/ All tendering documents can be accessed at: ## Notice URLs - 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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