--- title: "Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-08-23" --- # Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f29653bc-4c2b-4d83-b79f-186c17055b26.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is initiating a tender for a "Hydrogen generation system for semiconductor manufacture", targeting the gas network equipment industry sector. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £500,000 allocated for the period commencing from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The contract is set to begin on 3rd January 2022 and conclude by 30th June 2022. Interested suppliers are encouraged to arrange site visits at the Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, located in Sheffield, during the window from 6th to 24th September 2021, with meetings needing to be confirmed by 17th September 2021. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in hydrogen generation technology, semiconductor manufacturing support, or related areas. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the University seeks solutions that promote reliability, sustainability, and exemplary after-sales service. The strategic importance of high purity hydrogen for semiconductor production underlines a competitive opportunity for firms capable of meeting stringent purity and functionality specifications. ## Notice The National Epitaxy Facility (NEF) at the University of Sheffield is a nationally important supplier of semiconductor materials for research and development in Universities and industry across the UK. A reliable supply of high purity hydrogen is key to the work of the NEF and our other research groups in semiconductor production. Our existing PEM-based hydrogen generation system is approaching end of life and a replacement system is required. Our hydrogen supply operates at 30 bar and a peak mass flow rate of approximately 25kg per day, with an average daily consumption of 12kg per day. Our hydrogen system feeds purifiers that ideally require 99.999% purity to minimise maintenance costs and ensure high purity feed to our reactors. We are looking for a replacement hydrogen generator that can meet our existing demand in the existing footprint, with a reliable, sustainable and cost effective technology. Reliability of supply is a key factor, and hence an exemplary after sales service is a must. Additional information: Market Engagement: We welcome site visits from potential suppliers during the period 6th-24th September. Meetings and site visits must be arranged no later than 17th September. Format: Individual, non-confidential meetings, either face-to-face or virtual, or on-site to include a site survey. Contact to arrange meetings: Dr Steve Mason by email: steve.mason@sheffield.ac.uk or telephone 07834 722103. Address for site visits: Centre for Nanoscience and Technology, Broad Lane, Sheffield, S3 7HQ. Additional information has been published via the UK Find a Tender Service under reference: 2021/S 000-020556, dated 22 August 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bbfab-1b54-485e-92e6-7199397f8b1b | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Prior Information Notice - leading to a tender exercise from October 2021 | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39340000 - Gas network equipment ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 08:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bbfab-1b54-485e-92e6-7199397f8b1b - 22 Aug 2021 at 18:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bbfab-1b54-485e-92e6-7199397f8b1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b3bbfab-1b54-485e-92e6-7199397f8b1b 23rd August 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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