---
title: "Short Stack Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Test Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a622"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
published: "2021-04-14"
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# Short Stack Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Test Station

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a622

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), located in Teddington, UK, is planning to procure a fully automated test station for evaluating polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) short stacks, specifically capable of performing continuous testing of state-of-the-art 10-cell configurations operating up to 1200A. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The future notice for this tender is expected to be published on 13 May 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and testing solutions, particularly those with expertise in automation and fuel cell technologies. Suppliers capable of demonstrating compliance with the specific requirements, including the ability to provide advanced measuring instruments and automated systems, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

NPL plans to procure a test station capable of testing polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) short stacks. The fully automated test station will need to be able to continuously test state of the art liquid cooled 10 cell short stacks operating up to 1200A.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL plans to procure a test station capable of testing polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) short stacks. The fully automated test station will need to be able to continuously test state of the art liquid cooled 10 cell short stacks operating up to 1200A.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007857-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 May 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2021 at 21:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007857-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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