--- title: "Supply and Installation of a PEM Electrolyser Test System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03047f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03047f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03047f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03047f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-12-22" --- # Supply and Installation of a PEM Electrolyser Test System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03047f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03047f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03047f.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a tender for the supply and installation of a PEM Electrolyser Test System. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory and precision equipment and is valued at £326,429. The tender period is set to end on 26 January 2022, and the contract is expected to run from 28 February 2022 to 31 January 2023. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of suppliers to submit their bids electronically. The test system will be instrumental in optimising fabrication processes for membrane electrode assemblies. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in electrochemical testing technology. Companies that manufacture components such as electronic power supplies, automated systems, and control software would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, suppliers capable of ensuring compliance with stringent specifications and providing after-sales technical support will find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. ## Notice The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a PEM electrolyser test system. The system will be used to test membrane electrode assemblies with an active area up to 50 cm2 to optimise their fabrication process based on a granted project. A cathode operating pressure of 3.5 MPa or higher is required with the maximum current no less than 125 A. The test system also needs to be able to conduct both electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclic voltammetry analysis, as well as including a H2 concentration sensor at the air side to monitor the hydrogen penetration rate and safety. Also, this system should incorporate a water supply system, and the PC with the control software for conducting the required operation. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a PEM electrolyser test system. The system will be used to test membrane electrode assemblies to optimise their fabrication process based on a granted project. The specification requirements are as below Specification i. PEM test station including Electronic power supply for the electrolyser with a voltage range of 5 V or higher, and current of 125 A or higher. Automatic back pressure control module, up to 35 bar or higher. Fully automated and unattended operation. 2 separate electrolyte loops with circulation pumps for the anode and cathode with a temperature range up to 80o C or higher. Gas/liquid separation. Real PLC for safe test stand operation. Continuous data acquisition (flight recorder). Control PC with the operating software. PID loops for cell end plate heaters with temperature sensor. H2 concentration sensor at the air side with a measurement range of 0 - 5 Vol% H2 in O2. iii. Integrated DI-water supply system from storage tank. iv. Impedance analyzer with a frequency range of 1 mHz to 15 kHz or larger, an excitation current of +-10-30A or higher, and DC Voltage input of 10-20 V or higher. v. Cyclic voltammetry add-on with additional H2 input line with MFC on cathode side. vi. Electrolyser Cell Hardware of 25 or 50 cm2 for operating pressure up to 35 bar or higher. vii. Optional component technologies 1 External DI-water supply system. 2 Flow meter for anode or cathode electrolyte recirculation circuit. 3 Hydrogen and oxygen flow measurement. 4 O2 concentration sensor in hydrogen side. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032008-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £326,429 | | Lots value | £326,429 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 22 Dec 2021 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032008-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/index.aspx - http://www.in-tendhost.com/universityofbirmingham ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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